WVSN Notebook 8/10/23: WVU Football Adds Commit, Basketball Loses Waiver Claim

The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning WVU Athletics.

Update (9:00 PM) –

Late Thursday night, Nate Gabriel, a defensive line prospect out of Auburndale, Florida, announced his commitment.

Listed at 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds, Gabriel ended up picking West Virginia over offers from several other major programs, including East Carolina, Kansas State, Illinois, South Florida and UCF.

WVU Football Adds to 2024 Class with Commitment from 3-Star DL

Update (5:20 PM) – 

WVU G Omar Silverio had his waiver denied by the NCAA on Thursday afternoon, the basketball team announced. Silverio is a transfer by way of Manhattan and Hofstra.

WVU G Omar Silverio Has Waiver Denied by NCAA

Update (4:30 PM) – 

Iowa State gets hit in gambling probe.

Starting running back Jirehl Brock the latest Iowa State football player to be charged in gambling probe https://t.co/H26STYRfyQ

— Travis Hines (@TravisHines21) August 10, 2023

Update (11:20 AM) – 

A WVU baseball coach gets a promotion.

A well-deserved promotion for Coach Garcia!

Congrats @J_Gar12!#HailWV pic.twitter.com/egFCxGLENS

— WVU Baseball (@WVUBaseball) August 10, 2023

Update (10:45 AM) – 

WVU football adds a new assistant director of scouting.

Excited to announce that I have accepted a position as Assistant Director of Scouting for @WVUfootball. #TrustTheClimb #HailWV pic.twitter.com/B9nKJuY0XH

— Davis Velilla (@DavisVelilla) August 10, 2023

Update (9:30 AM) –

A highlight from WVU football practice.

Tip by @aubreyburks14 ✊ Pick by @bigsgkey #HailWV pic.twitter.com/KXMvPolVGb

— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) August 9, 2023

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