West Virginia Mountaineers Ready to Take on the NCAA Tournament

The West Virginia Mountaineers, with a season record of 23-9, have been seeded 5th in the Midwest Region and will face the 12th seeded Buffalo Bulls in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Mountaineers are seeking their first win since 2011 and are looking to impose their will on their opponents. Senior guard Juwan Staten, the team's leading scorer with 14.5 points per game, emphasized the importance of being prepared and not changing their style of play to suit their opponents.

Key Takeaways:

West Virginia has been seeded 5th in the Midwest Region and will face 12th seeded Buffalo in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Mountaineers are seeking their first win since 2011 and are looking to impose their will on their opponents.
Senior guard Juwan Staten is the team's leading scorer with 14.5 points per game.
West Virginia leads Division I in steals per game with 10.9, and the team averages 69.1 possessions and 73.9 points per game.
The Mountaineers' fast-paced style of play is expected to be a key factor in their victory against the Bulls.
Former Duke standout Bobby Hurley is the coach of Buffalo, which is making its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
West Virginia's seniors, Juwan Staten and Gary Browne, both practiced Sunday after being out with leg injuries.

Statistics:

West Virginia's record is 23-9, and they average 73.9 points per game.
The Mountaineers' leading scorer, Juwan Staten, averages 14.5 points per game.
West Virginia leads Division I in steals per game with 10.9.
The Bulls, led by coach Bobby Hurley, average 75 points per game and 68.9 possessions per game, ranking in the top 26 in the nation.
West Virginia averages 69.1 possessions per game.

Sources:

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Greensburg, Pa.) at www.triblive.com
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