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Sagaba Konate, who scored 11 points and 12 rebounds on 5-14 from the field and 1-5 from three point range during a scrimmage game at the G League Elite Camp, was not one of ten players invited to participate in the NBA Combine.
Imagine that you have a son that is one of the elite basketball recruits in the country. He’s narrowed his choices down to two identical teams, one coached by Bob Huggins and the other coached by John Beilein.Â
It is safe to say the West Virginia men’s basketball program is not known for its NBA prospects. However, the lack of next level talent has never stopped WVU
John Beilein, former West Virginia University Head Coach and most recently Michigan’s Head Coach, has agreed to a 5 year deal to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.
Rayjon Tucker, who transferred from Little Rock Arkansas after averaging 20.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, ended a public (and perhaps unnecessarily lengthy?) recruitment process by finally deciding on the University of Memphis, coached by former NBA great Penny Hardaway.Â
Bob Huggins has won 860 games. It’s hard to put that into perspective, but that’s roughly 24 wins a season on average over 36 seasons.
Bob Huggins has won 860 games. It’s hard to put that into perspective, but that’s roughly 24 wins a season on average over 36 seasons.
Obinna, the 6’8 180 pound power forward out of Chapmanville, WV, has led his high school team to back to back Class AA State Championships.
As reported by Mountaineer Sports earlier this week, Sagaba Konate was dealt a death blow to his NBA Draft hopes when he was not invited to the NBA Combine.
The official list of layers invited to the NBA Combine in Chicago next week was released moments ago and one player was noticeably absent:Â Sagaba Konate, West Virginia University’s most dominant shot blocker ever, has not been invited to participate.Â