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North Texas coach named WVU men's basketball head coach: reports

On Wednesday, 44-year-old Ross Hodge, formerly the coach of North Texas, was hired as West Virginia's men's basketball coach, replacing Darian DeVries after DeVries's departure for Indiana.
Darian DeVries left West Virginia after just one season, following Bob Huggins' resignation in June 2023 and a year with interim coach Josh Eilert, who led the Mountaineers to a 9-win season.
Hodge, who agreed to a five-year deal, is West Virginia's fourth coach in four seasons, inheriting a roster facing its third consecutive season of makeovers with five players, including four starters, entering the NCAA transfer portal.
West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker stated that Ross Hodge is a proven winner and leader, highlighting Hodge's success at every stage of his career.
Hodge comes to West Virginia after leading North Texas to a 27-8 record and an NIT semifinal appearance this season, and previously capturing the 2023 NIT championship, but Wren Baker hopes current players will give the new coach a chance to recruit them back for next season.

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