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The Shotgun/Throwdown: West Virginia to face Purdue in Phil Knight Legacy

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The West Virginia men’s basketball team will face Purdue in the first round of the 2022 Phil Knight Legacy tournament on Thanksgiving night. The Mountaineers will then play against Gonzaga or Portland State in the second game. The other teams that will be competing in the event are Duke, Florida, Oregon State, and Xavier. The field of top programs has a combined 202 NCAA Tournament appearances, 30 Final Fours, and seven national championships.