It's time to roll out the carpet and bring on the Mountaineers, as the great Bill Nevin would say. Ross Hodge has submitted his starting lineup for tonight's game against Niagara.

West Virginia's starting five

G Miles Sadler — The super-talented freshman guard looked as good as advertised in the three exhibitions the Mountaineers had. Super fast, a great decision-maker, and can create his own shot. A major sparkplug who can take over a stretch of a game, which is something the Mountaineers have lacked at the point guard spot for years.

G Finley Bizjack — Bizjack has already shown his ability to be a microwave scorer. He came out red-hot in the exhibition against Maryland, and it doesn't always have to be on the perimeter, either. The Butler transfer just consistently finds ways to get the ball to go in the hoop. It won't be surprising if he ends the season as the team's leading scorer.

G/F Seydou Traore — The Utah transfer is without question the best defensive player on the Mountaineers' roster.…