MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Entering the collegiate level of play is an uphill slug fest for most prep athletes. But West Virginia's newcomers have combined a willingness to work with the expectations of playing for Bob Huggins, and thus far it appears to be reaping benefits for both sides.
Huggins expressed his pleasure with the preparation of his team, noting that the players have come into the summer drill sessions with the right attitude, and have played and worked hard. That, in turn, has made newcomers like James "Beetle" Bolden, Lamont West and Marshall transfer TyQuane Goard better prepared for the rigors of the upcoming fall practices, when the Mountaineers prepare for a schedule that shows 10 games against Top 25 foes according to one poll.