West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball
The West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. They are a member of the Big 12 Conference. WVU has won 13 conference tournament championships, and has 29 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including two Final Fours, most recently in 2010. The Mountaineers have also appeared in 16 National Invitation Tournaments, and have won two championships, in 1942 and 2007.
West Virginia Mountaineer
The Mountaineer is a member of the student body chosen by the Mountaineer Selection Committee for outstanding enthusiasm, character, service to the community, and academics. First, candidates apply by writing an essay about why they want the position. Then, they are interviewed by a committee of student members, representatives of the athletic department, and members from student affairs. Finalists are selected based on outstanding character and enthusiasm. Finally, they compete in a cheer-off at the next-to-last WVU home basketball event. The Mountaineer is then announced at the last home men's basketball game of the season, and officially begins their term at the Gold-Blue Spring Football Game held in April. The selected Mountaineer receives a tuition waiver or scholarship in return for their service.