There is pressure defense and then there is this:

West Virginia, nicknamed ‘Press Virginia’ because of its relentless defensive style, has been known to slap on the press after missing a free throw. That’s beyond rare.

The Mountaineers contest nearly every pass and dribble. Inbound passes, as fifth-seeded Notre Dame found out last Saturday, are a chore.

West Virginia presses to force turnovers, to speed up the opponent or to make their foe burn up time on the shot clock before initiating offense.

That’s what awaits second-ranked Gonzaga (34-1) in a Sweet 16 matchup with No. 13 West Virginia (28-8) at the SAP Center.

It’s an unusual challenge the Zags don’t seem to mind one bit/Jim Meehan, SR. More here.

Question: Any predictions?