Initial Takeaways From WVU Basketball's Assertive Backyard Brawl Win Over Pitt

Nov 13, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers forward Cameron Corhen (2) passes between pressure from West Virginia Mountaineers center Harlan Obioha (55) and West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) during the first half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | Ben Queen-Imagn ImagesDon't look now, but the WVU men's basketball might be for real.

After going 3-0 in a stretch of games against low-major and mid-major competition that were a bit too close for comfort for West Virginia fans, there were questions of exactly how well the Mountaineers would measure up against power conference competition. They got their first chance to prove…