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WVU Mountaineers Advance to College Basketball Crown Finals
Freshman D.J. Thomas leads Mountaineers to championship game with dominant performance
Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:17am
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The West Virginia University Mountaineers have secured a spot in the finals of the College Basketball Crown tournament after a standout performance by freshman center D.J. Thomas. Thomas, a 6-foot-9 big man, was instrumental in the team's victory, clinching the win long before a final exclamation point dunk by teammate Chance Moore in the closing seconds.
Why it matters
The Mountaineers' run to the championship game marks a significant achievement for the program, which has been working to rebuild and return to national prominence in men's college basketball. Thomas' emergence as a dominant force in the tournament has also raised excitement around the team's future prospects.
The details
D.J. Thomas, a 6-foot-9 freshman center for the Mountaineers, delivered a standout performance that propelled the team to the College Basketball Crown finals. Thomas' interior presence and scoring ability were instrumental in securing the victory long before a final dunk by teammate Chance Moore in the closing seconds.
- The College Basketball Crown tournament is taking place in April 2026.
The players
D.J. Thomas
A 6-foot-9 freshman center for the West Virginia University Mountaineers men's basketball team, who has emerged as a dominant force in the College Basketball Crown tournament.
Chance Moore
A teammate of D.J. Thomas on the West Virginia University Mountaineers men's basketball team, who delivered a final exclamation point dunk in the closing seconds of the team's victory.
What’s next
The Mountaineers will now advance to the College Basketball Crown championship game, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal matchup.
The takeaway
The Mountaineers' run to the College Basketball Crown finals showcases the team's potential and the emergence of a promising young star in D.J. Thomas, who has led the charge for the program's return to national prominence.
