It’s possible that Small, with previous stops at East Carolina and Oklahoma State, is leading this Battle 4 Atlantis field in former teammates, perhaps matching well-traveled Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle (Butler, Temple, Arkansas) or journeyman Indiana forward Oumar Ballo (Gonzaga, Arizona) in that category.

After spending time watching Gonzaga closely, West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries feels like he has a great feel for Bulldogs senior guard Ryan Nembhard as

West Virginia University men’s basketball head coach Darian DeVries and guards Javon Small and Tucker DeVries met with the media Wednesday evening following the Mountaineers’ 86-78 win over No. 3 Gonzaga in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Javon Small, West Virginia’s top scorer at 15.5 points per game, struggled throughout the first half, but the Oklahoma State transfer torched the Zags in the second half, fueling the Mountaineers’ comeback victory.

Javon Small scored five of his 31 points in overtime and Tucker DeVries added key free throws late in regulation and finished with 16 points as West Virginia beat No. 3 Gonzaga 86-78 in the Battle 4 A

In the first round of the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis, West Virginia stunned No. 3 Gonzaga thanks to strong performances by Javon Small and Tucker DeVries.