Hodge’s Tough Non-Conference Push | West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball News

West Virginia’s Ross Hodge is throwing down the gauntlet with a brutal non-conference slate for 2026-27, locking in Virginia Tech and eyeing either North Carolina or Kentucky — all while fueling fan excitement and testing his squad early. This bold move, driven by regional rivalry and strategic prep, could give WVU a battle-tested team ready for Big Twelve chaos, even if it comes with risks. Expect big announcements next week and some creative exhibition twists to keep everyone on edge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f41d4b06f177b37