Mountaineers Rise Amid Legal Cloud | College Basketball News

West Virginia’s Mountaineers are heating up with a strong start, including a win over UVA, making a top ranking highly likely—especially with few other Power Four teams undefeated this deep into the season. Meanwhile, legal action involving Lorient and Buchanan is set for September 24th in West Virginia court, with filings due early in the month. Despite UVA’s decent showing against NC State, WVU’s win probability remains around 40%—mostly because they haven’t even played yet. The controversial celebration penalty call on TCU’s running back highlights inconsistent officiating, as similar gestures by North Carolina went unflagged. Looking ahead, this season feels like a setup year: promising talent like Zeke Durham-Campbell and Harper Holloman is emerging, but defense remains a question mark. Expect growing pains with a young roster—true potential may not arrive until 2027. 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/6dbdd866aca948fc