West Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school’s all-time leading scorer, at its sellout game against No. 2 Iowa State, and announced at halftime that his No. 44 would be retired across all sports at the university.
West Virginia announced they will be retiring former Mountaineer Jerry West’s number 44 across all sports at the university. Athletic Director Wren Baker believed West is the first athlete across
Pretty much everyone who has bounced a basketball is familiar with Jerry West. “Obviously, he’s the [inspiration for the] NBA logo and a huge icon to the basketball community,” WVU senior guard Joseph Yesufu said.
West Virginia University is scoring new opportunities for students to pursue and complete their degrees with a $5 million gift honoring late Mountaineer great Jerry West. Steve Ballmer, chairman of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers,
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West Virginia pulled off another upset on Saturday evening, taking down No. 2 Iowa State, 63-57. Here are a few of my takeaways from tonight's game. What a day
Pretty much everyone who has bounced a basketball is familiar with Jerry West. “Obviously, he’s the NBA Logo and a huge icon to the basketball community,” stated WVU senior guard Joseph Yesufu. “Losing him was devastating for everyone,
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Javon Small scored 12 of his 27 points in the final two minutes to lead West Virginia to a 64-57 win over No. 2 Iowa State on Saturday night, ending the Cyclones’ national-best 12-game winning streak.
Jerry West, West Virginia’s most decorated figure, is still helping the school even after his death. On Friday, WVU announced a $5 million gift honoring the Mountaineer legend.
The announcement coincides with Jerry West Day, a celebration of West’s memory and legacy at the WVU men’s basketball game this Saturday versus Iowa State.
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