WVSN Notebook 8/4/23: Conference Realignment News, WVU Football Offers 3-Star WR

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

Update (7:00 PM) – 

Arizona State and Utah apply to join Big 12.

Report: Arizona State, Utah Apply to Big 12 Conference

Update (4:48 PM) – 

Former Mountaineer Joshua Sills found not guilty on rape and kidnapping charges.

Former Mountaineer, Eagles OL Joshua Sills Found Not Guilty of Rape, Kidnapping

Update (3:24 PM) – 

Arizona State and Utah could be candidates for the Big 12 if the conference looks to expand again after the Big Ten added Oregon and Washington.

Arizona State & Utah "showing interest" in the Big 12, sources told @ActionNetwork. Arizona has already applied for Big 12 membership, but Big 12 now "exploring its options" following news of Oregon & Washington leaving for Big Ten

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) August 4, 2023

Update (1:30 PM) – 

WVU center Zach Frazier is on another preseason watch list.

🏆 𝐑𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭#HailWV | @zfrazier54 pic.twitter.com/vTruQy1xck

— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) August 4, 2023

Update (9:50 AM) – 

WVU football sends an offer to 2025 3-star WR Jourdin Houston (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) out of Brooklyn, New York.

AGTG ! Extremely Blessed to receive an offer from West Virginia University !@WVUfootball @NealBrown_WVU @CoachChadScott @Coach__Lal @KenSignoretti @Coach_Ander5on @CoachElliott10 @Coach_Tafe1 @Jerry_Boggs1 @Andrew_Ivins pic.twitter.com/dq4wfjL70w

— Jourdin 9 Houston🫀 (@HoustonJourdin) August 4, 2023

Update (9:30 AM) –

The WVU women’s basketball program is looking at a 2024 player from the Netherlands.

GO MOUNTAINEERS???💙💛 #notcommitted #officialvisit @WVUWBB pic.twitter.com/6veAxiD57s

— Phoenix (@Phoenixstotijn) August 4, 2023

Update (9:00 AM) – 

Canadian product Ben Goodacre commits to WVU Baseball.

I am excited to announce my commitment to play Division 1 baseball at West Virginia University. I am so grateful for God, family, friends, and coaches that have helped me to accomplish my dreams as well as the entire staff at WVU. #RollMountaineers! pic.twitter.com/yB07oqNN74

— Ben Goodacre (@ben_goodacre) August 3, 2023

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