The 2007–08 West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represented

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in the 2007-08 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was coached by

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and played their home games in the

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. It completed the season 26–11 (11–7 in the

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) and lost to Xavier 79–75 (in

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) in the Sweet Sixteen of the

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. West Virginia finished the season ranked #17.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Standings

References

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West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball seasons

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