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One Thought on Every WVU Player’s Season Following Elimination From Big 12 Tournament

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March 12, 2026

One Thought on Every WVU Player’s Season Following Elimination From Big 12 Tournament

Now that the West Virginia Mountaineers are eliminated from the Big 12 Conference tournament, as well as any consideration for the NCAA Tournament, I wanted to give my thoughts on every player. Let’s not waste any more time and jump straight into it.

The Starting Five

West Virginia University guard Honor Huff | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI

G Jasper Floyd – Held down the fort. Nothing special offensively, of course. He had some crucial late-game turnovers down the stretch, but defensively, he was exactly what WVU needed. Moving forward, the Mountaineers need their point guard to be a scoring threat, and incoming freshman Miles Sadler is certainly that.

G Honor Huff – Shouldn’t have been the No. 1 scoring option. Huff is an elite shooter, and I firmly believe that if WVU had the capable bodies around him to where he’s the second or third option, he would have shot the lights out. Drawing all of the attention as an undersized guard led to the type of season he had.

F Treysen Eagelstaff – Completely underdelivered. Early on, you could tell he was overthinking everything, and when he went ice cold from three, it created some hesitation. He had some nice games here and there, but never strung together the type of consistency Ross Hodge needed.

F Brenen Lorient – Mr. Consistent. He didn’t put up huge numbers, but more often than not, he would be the guy WVU would turn to when they needed to chip away at a big deficit or try to put a game away. Not Huff or Eaglestaff, as we all anticipated it would be. He’s the one this team will miss the most.

C Harlan Obioha – Would have been better in a backup role. The problem? WVU didn’t have another option to throw into the starting spot. He offered very little offense and wasn’t physical enough defensively.

The Rotation Guys

West Virginia University guard Amir Jenkins | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI

G Amir Jenkins – Defensively, way ahead of the game for a kid who should be a senior in high school. Has the potential to be an All-Big 12 Defense talent. Has to become more effective on the offensive end and work on his shot while having more confidence when he drives into the lane.

F Chance Moore – One of the best downhill drivers of the basketball I’ve seen at WVU in quite some time. Every time he touched the rock, you knew he was getting to the cup if he had just a sliver of space. Aside from B-Lo, he’s the one I think Hodge would love to have back simply because of how elite he is at that one skill.

F DJ Thomas – Overachieved. Don’t take that the wrong way, either. No other high major extended him an offer, and he proved that he could hang as a true freshman. That’s a testament to him and this coaching staff. He is going to be a very key piece to this team’s future. Have to retain him.

The Others

West Virginia University guard Morris Ugusuk | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI

G Morris Ugusuk – Not really sure what to make of Mo, to be honest. He fell out of the rotation early in the year and never regained that role. He was brought in to shoot the three-ball, but hit just 21% of his attempts on the year. Yikes.

G Jayden Forsythe – Incredible length and ability to shoot the three-ball. He needs to develop his drives to the basket and be more willing to get downhill. If he does, he can turn himself into a nice offensive player.

F Jackson Fields – Really intrigued to see if Fields stays put. I don’t see him sliding into the starting lineup, but he can be a key bench piece for the Mountaineers next year. Bouncy, long, and can alter shots at the rim.

C Abraham Oyeadier – Could be wrong, but feel like he could be this year’s Ofri Naveh — the lone holdover from the previous staff, who didn’t play, and ends up transferring.

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West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America on March 11, 2026

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March 12, 2026

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The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on March 11.

Winning Powerball numbers from March 11 drawing

03-06-55-58-63, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2

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Winning Lotto America numbers from March 11 drawing

01-03-22-28-40, Star Ball: 07, ASB: 03

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Winning Daily 3 numbers from March 11 drawing

1-3-4

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Winning Daily 4 numbers from March 11 drawing

1-1-2-0

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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

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WV faith leaders urge state senators to reject camping ban bill

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March 11, 2026

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WV faith leaders urge state senators to reject camping ban bill

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – Several West Virginia faith leaders are calling on state senators to reject a bill that would criminalize camping on public property, saying the legislation runs counter to Christian teachings on caring for the poor.

The West Virginia Council of Churches released an open letter signed by faith leaders and congregations from across the state, urging senators not to advance House Bill 5319. The bill, sponsored by Delegates Chiarelli and Browning, passed the House of Delegates on March 2 and is scheduled to be heard on Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Under HB 5319, it would be unlawful for any person to camp or store personal property — including tents, sleeping bags, tarps, blankets, and similar items — on any public street, park, trail, or other public property in West Virginia.

Penalties would escalate with each violation:

First violation: A written warning, along with information about resources and alternative shelter locations
Second violation: A misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $200
Third violation (within 12 months of the first): A misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both

The bill specifies that each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense. Exceptions include people camping in designated campgrounds, those camping lawfully under state outdoor recreation law, and people sleeping overnight in a registered and insured motor vehicle parked legally.

The open letter, organized by the West Virginia Council of Churches, is signed by member denominations representing millions of Christians statewide — including the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia, the United Methodist Church’s West Virginia Conference, the Presbyterian Church (USA), the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Salvation Army, and more than a dozen other Christian communions.

The letter calls on senators to reject the bill, arguing that criminalizing homelessness conflicts with the Christian call to serve those in need.

“As followers of Christ, we believe in a God who created all beings and loves all creation. And in this nation full of plenty, Christians ask God to open our hearts so that when we see a person in need of a place to sleep, rather than wanting them to be disappeared into a jail cell, we look at them the way God would and ask, ‘How can I help?’”

The letter warns that HB 5319 “will create a revolving door between homelessness and jail, prevent people from getting on a path to stable housing, and make it harder for service providers and law enforcement to focus on solutions that center human dignity.”

It also argues that fines are an ineffective tool: “We cannot disappear human beings, nor expect that people experiencing homelessness have the money to pay any fine.”

Instead, the letter asks legislators to consider “that the practice of the Christian faith calls us to minister to the homeless and others in economic distress through a variety of ministries including feeding, clothing, and housing programs.”

The letter concludes by calling HB 5319 “antithetical to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ” and asking senators to “roundly reject” the bill.

Read the full open letter here.

The statewide camping ban debate has been building for more than a year. In January 2026, two nearly identical bills — Senate Bill 175 and Senate Bill 184 — were introduced in the legislature, both proposing to make camping on public property a criminal offense. Those bills were referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

HB 5319 represents the version that advanced further, clearing the House of Delegates on March 2.

The issue has deep roots at the local level. Both Morgantown and Clarksburg passed camping ordinances in late 2024. In April 2025, Morgantown voters chose to keep their camping ban in place after a referendum. But advocates have continued to raise concerns about the lack of shelter capacity — Morgantown alone had nearly 150 homeless residents but only around 50 shelter beds, with roughly 80 people still without a place to sleep even during the winter months.

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2 newly-introduced bills could criminalize homelessness in W.Va. with a statewide camping ban

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W.Va. lawmakers push through multiple bills as Saturday deadline nears

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2 days ago

March 11, 2026

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W.Va. lawmakers push through multiple bills as Saturday deadline nears

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – West Virginia lawmakers continued working as the Saturday midnight deadline approaches.

Senate Action

The Senate passed 12 bills, including one requiring adult content websites to use age verification to block minors. Senators also passed a bill creating a Cold Case Task Force.

House Bill 49-90, targeting gift card crimes, and House Bill 54-37, the Vape Safety Act, also passed unanimously. All four bills now go to the House for concurrence.

Delegates passed Alyssa’s Law, allowing teachers to wear mobile alert buttons that notify 9-1-1 and trigger a school lockdown in emergencies. The bill is named after a victim of the 2018 Parkland shooting.

Bill 4005, which clarifies jobs prohibited for workers under 16 — including bar work and logging — also passed. Both bills now head to Governor Patrick Morrisey’s desk.

Senate Bill 4 would require bystanders to stay at least 30 feet from first responders.

Senate Bill 75 would allow West Virginia law enforcement to cooperate with officers in bordering states. A bill from the Education Committee would allow teachers with at least 15 years of experience to become certified as school principals.

For more legislative coverage, go to our website at wdtv.com.

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