West Virginia has hired North Texas coach Ross Hodge on a five-year contract, sources told CBS Sports. An official announcement is expected on Wednesday, and certainly no later than Thursday. Timing for Hodge's introductory press conference is to-be-determined because,

West Virginia hired Ross Hodge of North Texas as its men’s basketball coach on Wednesday. The 44-year-old Hodge replaces Darian DeVries, who left after one season for Indiana. Hodge agreed to a five-year deal to become West Virginia's fourth coach in four seasons.

It is possible Ross Hodge may come to WVU fresh off a basketball championship season. WVU athletic director Wren Baker announced Wednesday afternoon that Hodge, the head coach at North Texas, will be the 24th men’s basketball coach at West Virginia.