The Shotgun/Throwdown (4/19/24): No. 22 WVU looks for another sweep and Kadeisha Buchanan scores first Super League goal

Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments.

Mountaineers Head to Texas Tech | West Virginia University Athletics
No. 22 West Virginia is back on the road this weekend for a three-game series at Texas Tech. First pitch on Friday is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, Saturday for 3 p.m. ET, and Sunday for 2 p.m. ET. All three games will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+

West Virginia Competes in Split-Squad Weekend | West Virginia University Athletics
The WVU track and field team will compete in two different meets on April 19-20. West Virginia will send redshirt junior Cassandra Williamson to the Virginia Challenge on Friday to compete in the women's 800-meter invitational at 6:25 p.m. ET. The Mountaineers will serve as host for the Mountaineer Twilight at the Track and Field Complex at Mylan Park in Morgantown. West Virginia's second home meet of the season begins on Saturday morning with the men's and women's hammer throw.

BASKETBALL

WVU C Ali Ragab Enters Transfer Portal | WV Sports Now
WVU big man Ali Ragab entered the transfer portal on Thursday. Ragab spent one season with the Mountaineers under former head coach Josh Eilert.

Barnett Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach | West Virginia University Athletics
West Virginia University men's basketball coach Darian DeVries has announced the hiring of Kory Barnett as assistant coach for the Mountaineers. Barnett joins the Mountaineer basketball after spending the last five seasons at Nevada and six seasons at UCLA, working for coach Steve Alford at both places.

DeVries Announces KJ Tenner Signing | West Virginia University Athletics
West Virginia University men's basketball coach Darian DeVries has announced the signing of Emerson "KJ" Tenner to a national letter-of-intent for the 2024-25 academic year.

3 Guys Before The Game - Mark Kellogg Visits (Episode 547) | WV MetroNews
To say the last year has been a whirlwind for Mark Kellogg would be an understatement. In the newest episode of 3 Guys Before The Game, Kellogg joins the Guys to review the season and look ahead to the next step within the WVU women’s program.

WVU ATHLETICS

Vic Riggs resigns as Swimming and Diving Coach | The Daily Athenaeum
After 17 years as the WVU Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Head Coach Vic Riggs has resigned, per Athletic Director Wren Baker Thursday.

Report: WVU to Host Illinois Transfer Sencire Harris for Visit | WV Sports Now
Illinois transfer guard Sencire Harris is scheduled to visit West Virginia this weekend, as reported by Fox Illinois‘ Dante Furco. Harris is the fourth transfer to visit WVU in the last week, with the program hosting three recruits last weekend.

Report: WVU to Host 2nd Illinois Transfer This Weekend | WV Sports Now
WVU Basketball is set to host a second Illinois transfer this weekend with forward Amani Hansberry. Hansberry will join former Illini teammate Sencire Harris in Morgantown this weekend for visits as the two reunite with new WVU associate HC Chester Frazier.

NEWS

Jays’ Manoah ‘disappointed at getting down on myself’ in ‘23 | The Toronto Star
Alek Manoah was a visible presence in the Blue Jays’ dugout throughout their just-completed homestand, but it has been a long time since he’s helped them on the field. Manoah went from one of the best pitchers in baseball to one of the worst in a hurry.

Knicks' Miles McBride confident he's ready for true taste of NBA playoffs | New York Post
Miles McBride played his way into becoming a regular contributor to the Knicks this season, but the third-year combo guard should get his first true taste of NBA playoff action as a rotation player in the coming weeks.

Geno Smith posts fastest time for the Seahawks in 2024 offseason | USA Today
There are several far superior athletes on the roster, but Geno Smith’s competitive fire continues to set the pace for the Seattle Seahawks heading towards the 2024 season.

Buchanan’s pride at crucial win and first goal | Chelsea Football Club
Chelsea Women defender Kadeisha Buchanan was delighted to get her name on the score sheet in a Blues shirt for the first time as they defeated Aston Villa 3-0 on Wednesday evening.

THE REPORT

• Sean McNeil scored 19 points on Thursday in Nevezis’ 116-83 win over Jonavos CBet in Lithuania’s betsafe LKL.
• Jaysean Paige led Mets Guaynabo with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in their 92-90 win over Capitanes de Arecibo in Puerto Rico’s BSN on Thursday.
• Kevin Jones finished with 12 points, 6 rebounds in Kyoto Hannaryz’ 92-80 loss to Shimane Susanoo Magic in Japan’s B1 League on Thursday.

Baseball has an injury problem with plenty of questions and no real answers | SB Nation
Star pitchers are going on the injured list for extended periods of time at an alarming rate. It’s the worst kind of problem: One with no clear and immediate solution.

Caitlin Clark addresses creepy question from reporter at WNBA Fever introduction | SB Nation
Caitlin Clark’s iconic college career with the Iowa Hawkeyes is over, her WNBA career with the Indiana Fever is just beginning, and people are already being weird about it.

2024 NBA Playoffs: Biggest Questions of the First Round | The Ringer
Do the new Lakers have a shot against the Nuggets? Can the Pacers beat the Giannis-less Bucks? And how will the Clippers deal with Luka?

2024 Was the Worst Coachella Ever. What Went Wrong? | The Ringer
This used to be the most prominent music festival in America. Now it’s a wasteland for influencers, technical meltdowns, and hollow spectacle. But while you’re there, please make some noise for ‘The Simple Life.’

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