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Ross Hodge named next WVU men's basketball head coach

West Virginia University announced Ross Hodge, the 44-year-old former North Texas head coach, as their new head men's basketball coach on Wednesday afternoon, replacing Darian DeVries, who left for Indiana after one season.
The coaching change was prompted by Darian DeVries's departure to coach at Indiana after Bob Huggins resigned after 16 years as head coach.
Hodge, who agreed to a five-year deal with WVU, led the Mean Green to a 46-23 record over the past two seasons, finishing second in the American Athletic Conference this season with a 27-8 record, and is currently coaching in the NIT.
Athletic Director Wren Baker, who previously worked with Hodge at North Texas, described him as a proven winner and leader, while Hodge stated, "It is with great honor and humility that I accept the head men's basketball coaching position at West Virginia University."
With several players out of eligibility or entering the transfer portal, including Jonathan Powell, K.J. Tenner, Sencire Harris, Amani Hansberry and Tucker DeVries, Hodge will likely be building a roster from scratch, although Abraham Oyeadier, Ofri Naveh and Jayden Stone are the only scholarship players remaining who have yet to announce their intentions for next season.

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