WVSN Notebook 5/22/25: WVU Football Recruiting Update, Big WV CBB News

The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics and other relevant news.

Update (6:00 PM) – 

West Liberty's Ben Howlett Steps Down as Head Men's Basketball Coach After Historic Run https://t.co/RhuUu2hQmi#GoWLU | #TopperNation pic.twitter.com/njmr3kiIRT

— West Liberty Athletics (@WLathletics) May 22, 2025

Update (4:30 PM) – 

WVU Football Schedules 2026 Lineman Out of Nearby WPIAL for OV

Update (12:30 PM) – 

WVU Football Cracks Top 5, Battling Big Brands for 4-Star QB

Looking forward to getting back to WVU for my OV! @WVUfootball @coach_willgreen @RealCoachRod @HirschGarrett @AlPoodie @RivalsFriedman pic.twitter.com/aMV6fJ71Hc

— Brock Heisler 2026 (@Brock_Heisler) May 22, 2025

Update (10:00 AM) – 

In the Holler: What’s Made WVU Stand Out for 2026 4-Star Safety Chance Collins?

Update (8:30 AM) – 

Really appreciate @CoachBicknell taking the time and coming by the house tonight!! Looking forward to getting back up on campus @RealCoachRod @CoachTTrickett @CoachHarding55 @CoachVann35 @Michael_Hoane59 @CSmithScout @CoachHennigan pic.twitter.com/XXucGTeY0k

— Austin Hoane (@austin_hoane22) May 22, 2025