Jay Jacobs (broadcaster)
Jules "Jay" Jacobs Jr. is a retired public school administrator and is currently the radio color analyst with Tony Caridi for West Virginia University's Mountaineer Sports Network basketball coverage. His parents, Jules and Helen Jacobs raised him in Morgantown with his two sisters, Jennifer and Judie. He attended the Little Red Schoolhouse, Morgantown Junior High and Morgantown High School.
Playing career
He played guard on Morgantown High’s 1956 team that finished as state runner up. He had 38 points and he fouled out in the third quarter of the semi-finals. The Mohigans played against fellow rival and future teammate Jerry West’s East Bank team. He was named all state for the second time in his high school career.Jay graduated from Morgantown High in 1956 and went on to attend West Virginia University as a Physical Education Major. He played basketball for WVU along with Jerry West and Willie Akers. The three of them were on the freshman team that was coached by the late Quentin Barnette. They finished the season with a 36–0 record. Perhaps some of the most talented recruits of their time. “In 1958, we went 26–1, won the Southern Conference championship and finished No. 1 in the Associated Press poll. If Don Vincent hadn’t broken his leg in the league tournament, that team probably would have won the NCAA title.” Commented Jay. The Mountaineers were beaten by Manhattan 89–84 in the first round of the NCAA tournament held at Madison Square Garden. That squad went on to make great strides for the Mountaineers. Jacobs, who sprained his ankle badly his junior year didn't play as much but has fond memories of the team led by West.