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True Freshman Forward Continues To Shine For WVU Basketball In Backyard Brawl Win

Fansided | November 15, 2025

Related Topics: Ross Hodge, West Virginia University, Backyard Brawl, West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball

DJ Thomas is making the most of his opportunities he has received in the early part of the season.

Nov 13, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; The West Virginia Mountaineers dance team sings “Country Roads” after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | Ben Queen-Imagn Images

WVU steamrolled Pittsburgh this past Thursday in the 192nd edition of the basketball Backyard Brawl. WVU’s bench was deep in the win, and a few players provided first-year head coach Ross Hodge with great minutes off the bench, but one player stood out off the bench.

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