West Virginia is set to get back on the floor Friday night with an exhibition matchup against Glenville State, a rare road trip for a Division II tune-up.
The Mountaineers don’t often take this kind of game away from home, but in this case, the connection between the schools made it happen. West Virginia businessman and philanthropist Ike Morris, who died earlier this week, helped bring the programs together. Morris was a major supporter of both athletic departments and played a significant role in helping Glenville State develop state-of-the-art facilities.
He was also a proud West Virginian who gave heavily to the state, and his influence on both programs is expected to be remembered when the teams meet.
West Virginia enters preseason play at 0-1, while Glenville State is 0-0.
The game will be streamed online, and viewers can watch for free by creating an account with an email address and selecting the 2026-27 Basic Pass, which is free of charge.
On the West Virginia side, Keonte Greybear is one name to watch. He didn’t get into the second half against Maryland last weekend because the game stayed close, but this is the kind of setting where he could see real minutes. The former four-star figures to be in more of a development phase right now, though this matchup should give him a chance to show what he can do.
Aliou Dioum is another player who could be featured heavily. He also didn’t see the floor against Maryland. Dioum brings length, athleticism, and bounce, and while he is still developing, there’s belief that he has the tools to become an All-Big 12 defender in the not-too-distant future.
With a clear gap in competition, Ross Hodge is expected to lean deep into his bench and give some of the younger pieces a chance to get run.
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