West Virginia has already unofficially locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament, but can improve its seeding with a deep run in the Big 12 Conference tournament this week. The Mountaineers finished the season on a strong note,

After Saturday’s Senior Day win over UCF, the Mountaineers appear to be in much safer NCAA ground. For the second straight projection, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has listed the Mountaineers as

Javon Small scored 25 points, Amani Hansberry had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds and West Virginia held on to defeat UCF 72-65 on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.

West Virginia fans can now take a deep breath. You don't have to sweat it out on Selection Sunday next week because the Mountaineers are in, regardless of what happens next week in the conference tournament.