WVU searching for a new coach and ways to keep one around

WVU searching for a new coach and ways to keep one around

Wren Baker is searching again. He'd rather not do this anytime soon. What's the fix?

WVU men's basketball: Baker expects 'great interest' in open coaching job

MORGANTOWN — In his 28 months as West Virginia’s athletic director, Wren Baker has sat with the media to discuss coaching searches and ultimately the hiring of coaches on numerous occasions — more than he would prefer, Baker said Wednesday.

West Virginia’s Coaching Search Continues as Bob Huggins’ Name Resurfaces

For the third consecutive offseason, West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker is tasked with finding a new head coach for the men’s basketball team. Baker has become quite familiar with this process, having led an accelerated search following Bob Huggins’ resignation before ultimately appointing Josh Eilert as the interim coach for a year. Now, with another vacancy to fill, Baker will once again evaluate potential candidates to lead the Mounta…

Top Names to Watch in WVU Basketball Coaching Search

With Darian DeVries being hired away to Indiana, WVU basketball finds itself in its second national coaching search in the last 12 months. After just one season in Morgantown, DeVries’s departure means the Mountaineers will have its fourth coach in the last four years. Bob Huggins coached the 2022-23 season, Josh Eilert coached the 2023-24 season under the interim tag, DeVries coached this 2024-25 season and whoever is hired will coach the 2025-…