October 16 & 17, 2010, Charleston Civic Center
Roll Out the Carpet: 101 Seasons of West Virginia University Basketball
Saturday, October 16, 4 p.m., WV 105
WVU Press’s latest publication Roll out the Carpet: 101 Seasons of West Virginia University Basketball overflows with accounts of nail-biting tension leading to buzzer-beating shots, thrilling game-saving moments, and rich, intimate details of the superstar players and coaches that built an institution of gold and blue. Author John Antonik, WVU alumnus and longtime athletic department official, reveals the basketball program’s evolution from a club sport, to a national force in the 1950s, to its present position as a triumphant powerhouse. With unparalleled insider access, Antonik details the vibrant history of the players, coaches, and fans that created the finest moments of Mountaineer basketball. He will tantalize any college basketball fan as he tells the story of West Virginia University basketball.
Sponsor: WVU Press
