Episode 401 — West Virginia’s Josh Eilert

https://soundcloud.com/compass-media/college-hoops-today-with-jon-rothstein-west-virginias-josh-eilert?si=702c2a7e49894ac59247c4ccfb7e488c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

With adversity comes opportunity and West Virginia’s Josh Eilert has been on a roller coaster of emotions over the past few weeks. Being named interim head coach of the Mountaineers basketball program is an extremely exciting opportunity, but also bittersweet because of the Coach Bob Huggins situation. How was he able to navigate bumpy waters and keep key players in the program? Discussing how he compartmentalizes doing the best job he can this season and becoming the permanent head coach. Why he wants to keep defensive principles in place but open up offensive play. Thoughts on the current roster. Not shying away from the Big 12 competition. And what are realistic expectations for the upcoming season? Plus, Kentucky re-loads.