West Virginia Basketball: Mountaineers ready to press the Big 12 again

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Jan 26, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Elijah Macon (45) claps from the bench during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at the WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /

Center: Elijah Macon

Devin Williams’ sudden departure to the professional ranks created a major gap in the middle of the offense. The double-double threat wasn’t a rim protector, but he had the tenacity to do all the little things right every evening.

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Junior Elijah Macon is another contender for big production.

At 6’9″, 240 pounds, Macon is the biggest body on the roster with experience exclusively in the front court.

4.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game were Macon’s sophomore numbers. He also shot 53 percent from the field without attempting a three. This makes him the most efficient returning player that is used to playing right next the hoop on every possession.

Macon has never averaged more than 13 minutes a game in his previous two years, but a jump in production, similar to that of Esa Ahmed, is possible this season.

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