The West Virginia males’s basketball staff was overlooked of the NCAA Event subject, and the Mountaineers squad is “heartbroken” over the perceived snub, saying they’re flat-out higher than some groups who made the minimize!

WVU, after ending the season 19-13 (with a 10-10 file within the Huge 12), hoped — perhaps even anticipated — to listen to their names referred to as in the course of the Choice Present on Sunday, nevertheless it did not occur, and so they’re crushed.

“Heartbroken for @WVUhoops,” AD Wren Baker stated after the present. “I can’t comprehend this staff being overlooked.”

“Our resume was higher than a number of groups within the subject and it’s a horrible travesty that we weren’t included.”

It wasn’t all fury from the AD … he did reward his gamers for the 12 months they’d.

“Let’s rally round these younger males,” Baker stated, “and allow them to understand how proud we’re of them!”

The staff’s coach, Darian DeVries, additionally shared his disappointment, saying … “Clearly, we’re extraordinarily shocked, saddened and disillusioned with not being chosen for the NCAA Event. We strongly consider that we’ve a résumé that’s worthy of an NCAA Event staff.”

Like Baker, DeVries additionally praised his staff.

“I’m extremely pleased with this staff and what they achieved. They poured their hearts into this season and put all their collective efforts into making the NCAA event, and I consider they did that.”

As for why WVU did not get a spot within the 68-team subject, NCAA Choice Committee Chair Bubba Cunningham spoke about their determination, claiming the season-ending damage of WVU’s star participant, and coach’s son, Tucker DeVries, was an element.

The 6-foot-7 guard — who averaged 21.6 factors and 6.7 rebounds per sport this season — underwent shoulder surgical procedure final month, and is finished for the 12 months.