West Virginia Mountaineers

The West Virginia Mountaineers play at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, where Bob Huggins built a physical, pressing program that became a Big 12 staple. Under Darian DeVries, the Mountaineers aim to maintain the program's tough identity. West Virginia's gold and blue colors and passionate mountain state fanbase create an intimidating environment. The program has reached two Final Fours. West Virginia's identity as a blue-collar, defensive team reflects its Appalachian home. The Mountaineers' rivalry with Pittsburgh, the Backyard Brawl, adds regional stakes.

West Virginia reached the 1959 national championship game and the 2010 Final Four under Bob Huggins. Jerry West, the NBA logo, played for the Mountaineers in the 1950s. West Virginia has made 31 NCAA Tournament appearances. The Mountaineers joined the Big 12 in 2012 and reached the Sweet 16 in 2015, 2017, and 2018. Da'Sean Butler's game-winning shots in the 2010 Big East tournament remain iconic.