Overview

• West Virginia University is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with North Texas head coach Ross Hodge to lead its men's basketball program.
• Hodge has guided North Texas to a 27-8 season and a spot in the NIT Final Four, where they recently defeated Oklahoma State.
• The hiring would reunite Hodge with West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker, who previously worked with him at North Texas.
• If hired, Hodge would replace Darian DeVries, who left West Virginia after one season to take the head coaching role at Indiana.
• Known for his defensive coaching, Hodge has built North Texas into one of the nation's top defensive teams, ranking third in scoring defense this season.