WVU Fans Rejoice Over Reports of Wren Baker Extension

Reports that WVU signed director of athletics Wren Baker to a two-year extension instantly sparked excitement and support from members of Mountaineer Nation on social media. Baker’s new deal will keep him in Morgantown through December of 2030, further ending any speculation that another school could steal him away.

🐐🐐🐐🐐 https://t.co/ThECJJykJy pic.twitter.com/9ihc6KLI8g

— Drake (@Drakesterrrr) May 10, 2024

So happy to have @wrenbaker in the old gold and blue. Congrats on the extension. Well deserved. https://t.co/B1PFVlez2M

— Greg Lynn (@GLmtneer) May 9, 2024

When is the last time West Virginia University hired someone as good as Wren Baker? He’s been a home run.

His extension is well deserved. The dude gets it.

— Jonathan Martin (@JonathanKMartin) May 9, 2024

Not gonna lie. When I saw @wrenbaker's pic and a tweet from Thamel, my heart skipped a beat. https://t.co/Q3GJBmxZoy

— EERSNATION (@EERSNATION) May 9, 2024

Excellent decision! https://t.co/LGmoF2PjPn

— Sidelines – West Virginia ⛰ (@SSN_WVU) May 9, 2024

I think he’s a perfect fit. Met him last year at the baseball game in Lexington. Great guy.

— Clay Wilcox (@Dolomiteclay) May 9, 2024

Best move WVU has ever made hiring this guy

— S… (@Mountiealum97) May 9, 2024

Great!! Program is flourishing right now.

— Anthony (@JacksonCAnthony) May 9, 2024

Since taking over the position for Shane Lyons, Baker has played a part in men’s and women’s basketball hires, as well as volleyball. Baker has also helped with the transition of the baseball program as manager Randy Mazey will retire at the conclusion of the season. In March, Baker extended football head coach Neal Brown for another year after a nine-win season that included a Duke’s Mayo Bowl win over North Carolina.

Before WVU, Wren Baker served at North Texas’ athletic director, helping the Green Wave transition into the American Athletic Conference.