Virginia Tech Rehires Chester Frazier as Assistant Basketball Coach

West Virginia University has hired Ross Hodge as the new head coach of its basketball program, following a search that highlighted his successful record of 46-23 during his tenure at North Texas. Hodge, known for his defensive strategies, aims to enhance the Mountaineers' competitiveness in the Big 12 Conference, despite concerns regarding his lack of NCAA Tournament experience. Meanwhile, the transition at West Virginia is also marked by the departure of several coaching staff members, with former assistant Kory Barnett being appointed head coach at Oral Roberts University. The program hopes to integrate Hodge's familiarity with roster dynamics to build a stronger team for the upcoming season. In addition, Chester Frazier, a former assistant at Virginia Tech, has returned to the program, bringing his talent development skills and knowledge of the team's culture to aid in the transition. Overall, these developments signal significant changes as West Virginia seeks to improve its basketball fortunes.