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The West Virginia Mountaineers failed to make the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season. Despite recording six Quad 1 victories in 2024-25, the Mountaineers were on the outside looking in again. West Virginia won 19 games in its first season under head coach Darian DeVries, but he left Morgantown for the head coach opening at Indiana. Now, the Mountaineers will search for their fourth head coach in as many seasons. The last time West Virginia men's basketball appeared in the NCAA Tournament was in 2023 when the Mountaineers lost in the first round against Maryland. If you love the Mountaineers, or just want to know who will call the shots for West Virginia basketball in the future, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at EerSports, the 247Sports affiliate that covers West Virginia.

The EerSports insiders are providing on-the-ground updates on every development surrounding DeVries' departure and the future of the West Virginia basketball program, including insights from Chris Anderson and Mike Casazza, who have deep-rooted ties inside and around the West Virginia community. Get all the inside scoop on the basketball program, plus VIP intel on WVU football, basketball, recruiting and more. Plus get access to the Country Roads Confidential premium message board where you can connect with other West Virginia fans and insiders. 

And right now, EerSports is offering 50% off annual subscriptions*, so now is the time to sign up. The team at EerSports already has a list out of several potential candidates and there are some surprising names on the list. Head to EerSports now to see them all.

Top West Virginia basketball coach candidates

One name the staff has identified as a potential target is Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun. He is familiar with the expectations in Morgantown after serving as an assistant coach under Bob Huggins from 2007-12.

Calhoun went on to become the head coach at Youngstown State from 2017-24, finishing with a 118-106 record. Youngstown State won just 20 games during Calhoun's first two seasons at the helm, but the Penguins recorded 19 or more victories in each of Calhoun's last three seasons as head coach. Calhoun is coming off arguably the most impressive season of his coaching career, leading Utah State to a 26-7 record and a trip to the NCAA Tournament in his first season with the school. Calhoun is a proven winner who knows what it takes to be successful at the highest level, making him one of the top candidates for the West Virginia job. See more candidates at EerSports.

How to get insider WVU coaching staff search updates 

The rest of the list includes several exciting options who are proven winners in college basketball, including a former Big Ten Coach of the Year. You can only see who they are at EerSports.

Who are the top candidates in the West Virginia basketball coaching search, and which shocking names could be in the mix? Go to EerSports to see their West Virginia coaching hot board and more, all from a team of West Virginia insiders, and find out. 

And reminder, EerSports is offering 50% off an annual VIP membership as a coaching search special, so subscribe now before it's too late.

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