Jerry West’s WVU legacy grows with $5 million memorial gift
- West Virginia celebrated the life of Jerry West, who died on June 12, 2024, at the age of 86, during a sellout game against Iowa State.
- Los Angeles Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer announced a $5 million gift to support West Virginia students in West's memory.
- Fans stormed the court after the Mountaineers beat Iowa State 64-57, singing John Denver's 'Country Roads, Take Me Home.'
- West's family received a standing ovation at halftime, with Coach Darian DeVries praising West's legacy for both West Virginia basketball and the sport.
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