Before the Gold-Blue Debut began, West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins said, “Press Virginia is alive and well.” Huggins concluded his pregame speech by saying, “We’ve got a chance.” That line sparked cheers in the WVU Coliseum, as it reassured the fans in attendance that Mountaineer basketball will move on after losing the legendary Jevon Carter and Daxter Miles, Jr. at the conclusion of last season.
What Press Virginia Loses Defensively
The two key losses for WVU over the offseason were guards Jevon Carter and Daxter Miles, Jr., who both graduated and have moved on to the NBA.