First Look at WVU’s Opponents in Fort Myers Tip-Off

West Virginia opens up the first round of the Fort Myers Tip-Off against SMU on Monday. The Mountaineers will then play either Virginia or Wisconsin on Wednesday. Let’s take a quick look at West Virginia and their opponents this week.

West Virginia, 2-1

Head Coach: Josh Eilert (1st season)

KenPom: 85

Adjusted Offense Ranking: 99

Adjusted Defense Ranking: 89

Scoring Leader: Quinn Slazinski (17.3 ppg)

Rebounding Leader: Jesse Edwards (10.7 rpg)

Assist Leader: Kobe Johnson (3.7 apg)

SMU, 3-1

Head Coach: Rob Lanier (2nd season)

KenPom: 95

Adjusted Offense Ranking: 131

Adjusted Defense Ranking: 75

Scoring Leader: Chuck Harris (14.3 ppg)

Rebounding Leader: Tyreek Smith (7.5 rpg)

Assist Leader: BJ Edwards (5.0 apg)

Virginia, 4-0

Head Coach: Tony Bennett (15th season)

KenPom: 19

Adjusted Offense Ranking: 36

Adjusted Defense Ranking: 12

Scoring Leader: Ryan Dunn (10.8 ppg)

Rebounding Leader: Ryan Dunn (7.8 rpg)

Assist Leader: Reece Beekman (5.8 apg)

Wisconsin, 2-2

Head Coach: Greg Gard (8th season)

KenPom: 42

Adjusted Offense Ranking: 41

Adjusted Defense Ranking: 50

Scoring Leader: AJ Storr (15.5 ppg)

Rebounding Leader: Steven Crowl (6.5 rpg)

Assist Leader: Chucky Hepburn (3.0 apg)

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