WVSN Notebook 7/27/25: Ex WVU Star Injured, MBB Offer

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Update (6:30 PM) – 

Sources: Rutgers is targeting LSU Executive Deputy AD / COO Keli Zinn as the school’s new athletic director. Zinn brings strong football experience, as she’s the direct report for football at LSU. pic.twitter.com/Ijv7X555hK

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) July 27, 2025

Update (5:00 PM) – 

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t devastated! I did everything by the book! Didn’t take a single shortcut, left no stone unturned, invested everything into my body and my health this year. I’m not sure why me but I promise I’m not going out on these terms. It’s a long road ahead…

— Bryce Ford-Wheaton (@Brycewheat3) July 27, 2025

Update (10:00 AM) –

#ALHAMDULiLLAH blessed to receive an offer from the University of West Virginia 💛#AGTG pic.twitter.com/Vt7wUUgWXP

— Aliou Dioum (@AliouDioum05) July 26, 2025