WVSN Notebook 7/18: WVU Athletic Program Hires New Leader of Digital Media

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

Update (8:30 PM) –

Kevin Dowdell becomes the latest Mountaineer to sign an MLB contract, signing with the Los Angeles Angels. The WVU baseball program announced Dowdell signed with the Angels as an undrafted free agent on Tuesday.

WVU Product Kevin Dowdell Signs with Los Angeles Angels as UDFA

Update (5:30 PM) – 

After taking a day to let it all sink in, Steve Sabins, who WVU announced will be its next baseball head coach on Monday, wanted to offer a message of thanks to Mountaineer Nation.

Steve Sabins Expresses Gratitude After Being Announced as Randy Mazey’s Successor

Update (3:30 PM) – 

Best Virginia will begin their journey in the TBT tournament starting next week in Wheeling. The team revealed their jerseys that they will wear in the tournament.

JERSEY REVEAL FOR @thetournament!

As reported yesterday, we have a small “BH” honoring the one and only Coach Billy Hahn. pic.twitter.com/qHrOzk9gnN

— Final Fourcast Podcast • Best Virginia™ (@finalfourcast) July 18, 2023

Update (9:50 AM) – 

WVU names Bridgeport, West Virginia Ross Marra assistant athletics director and puts him in charge of creative and digital media for WVU Athletics.

WVU has named Bridgeport, West Virginia, native Ross Marra as its new Assistant Athletics Director.

Marra, who spent the last 3 years at Wake Forest, will be in charge of creative/digital media.

— Mike J. Asti (@MikeAsti11) July 18, 2023

Update (8:30 AM) – 

West Virginia has extended an offer to 2026 forward Maximo Adams on Monday night. Adams is a 6-foot-6 prospect from Harbor City, Ca.

2026 F Maximo Adams Receives West Virginia Offer

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