West Virginia found a way to slow freshman sensation Trae Young of Oklahoma. The Mountaineers used their patented Bob Huggins full-court pressure to hound Young into eight turnovers Saturday. Young also shot just 3-of-12 from three-point range in an 89-76 win for West Virginia. The Mountaineers check in at No. 2 in the nation in the latest AP Poll, their highest ranking in almost 60 years, riding a 14-game winning streak after losing the season opener to Texas A&M. Add in the impending return of the suspended Esa Ahmad, who was second in scoring and third in rebounding last season, and the Mountaineers may end up as serious contenders in what has been a wild, unpredictable season thus far.

Let's take a look at some more movers and shakers in this week's College Hoops Barometer.

Keenan Evans (G)
The Red Raiders are riding an eight-game winning streak, including a 3-0 start in Big 12 conference play with wins over Kansas and Baylor. Coach Chris Beard's squad is among the elite defensive teams in the nation, allowing just 59.2 points per game, which is fourth in the country. Not only does senior point guard and floor general average 1.5 steals per game, but he also leads the squad in scoring and dishing. Evans is third in the conference in scoring at 17.2 points per tilt, trailing only the above-referenced Trae Young and Kansas stalwart Devonte' Graham. Evans is by no means the only reason for the 14-1 start for Texas Tech, but he is certainly a major one.

Josh Okogie (G)
Okogie started off the season on suspension, but has since caught fire. In seven games since returning from suspension due to an NCAA violation, the 6-foot-4 sophomore is averaging 20 points and 5.7 rebounds per contest. That includes a monstrous 30-point effort versus Miami last week in which he scored almost half of his team's points. The Yellow Jackets are likely to struggle in the ACC this season, but Okogie is a special talent worth keeping tabs on. The backcourt tandem of Okogie and freshman point guard Jose Alvarado could make some noise over the next couple of seasons, assuming Okogie does not decide to go pro before exhausting his eligibility.

McKinley Wright IV (G)
Wright has been lost in the shuffle in this year's stacked freshman class. The point guard is averaging 16.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game for the Buffs. He is a superior rebounder despite standing at only 6-feet tall. Wright posted a 10-rebound outing earlier this season. He is also a more than willing passer, finding double digits in dimes on two occasions during his freshman campaign. The stat sheet stuffer leads Colorado in scoring and assists, and is second on the squad in rebounding. Arizona's DeAndre Ayton will get the pub in the Pac-12 as the conference's best newcomer, and rightly so, though Wright has been a revelation unto himself.

Elijah Thomas (C)
The Tigers are among the more surprising teams in the country right now, boasting a 10-game winning streak. Clemson has five double-digit scorers, including Thomas. The 6-foot-9 big man has proven an imposing figure on both ends of the court, anchoring Clemson's defense while cleaning up the glass. Thomas leads the team in rebounding, and is fourth in the ACC with 2.7 blocks per outing. Thomas has six double-doubles this season, including two in his last three contests. He has made his presence known on the interior to begin ACC conference play, posting a six-block game against NC State, then following up that contest with a five-block performance versus Louisville. The Tigers have yet to get into the difficult portion of their conference schedule, but they are balanced and dangerous, and Thomas can more than hold his own on the interior.

Justin Simon (G)
The Johnnies have been bitten by the injury bug this season, particularly in the backcourt. Marcus LoVett has missed nine-straight contests with a knee injury, while leading scorer Shamorie Ponds has been battling a more minor knee injury of his own. Though the Johnnies have dropped four-straight games, Simon has been the silver lining. The Arizona transfer has been a Jack of all trades this season, averaging 10.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.5 steals per contest. He has narrowly missed out on three triple-doubles this season, and perhaps has seen more opportunities than anticipated due to the plethora of injuries suffered by his squad. It remains to be seen if Simon can have quite the impact when LoVett and a healthier Ponds return to the court, but the 6-foot-5 Simon has definitely shown his versatility and value.

Ethan Chargois (F)
Chargois started the season off with a bang. The freshman forward came charging out of the gate for the Mustangs, averaging 16 points and eight rebounds over the first three contests of the year. He has been up and down since that time, though, mixing in stellar outputs with the occasional dud. He has also battled a minor illness of late, which caused him to miss a game last week at Tulane. Chargois also often finds himself in foul trouble, which further limits his effectiveness at times. Growing pains are to be expected, but overall Chargois remains a pleasant surprise for SMU.

Demean Murray (F)
The Tigers are yet another squad that has turned some heads early on this season. Mustapha Heron and Bryce Brown lead a much-improved backcourt, while Murray, Anfernee McLemore and freshman Chum Koneke take care of the interior. Murray is a transfer from Presbyterian who has been the most productive of the trio, averaging 10.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in his first season with Auburn. Murray was a 20-point scorer while at Presbyterian, but lack of opportunity as well as a level up in competition has knocked him down a peg or two. Still, he remains a force on the glass, and his minutes should remain steady due to the inconsistency of McLemore and the youth of Koneke.

Marcus Lee (F)
Lee's name may ring a bell, as he spent three seasons with the Kentucky Wildcats. Lee played more of a complementary role for Coach John Calipari, who relies mostly on "One-and-Done" players. Lee transferred for more playing time, and has found it for the Bears, albeit in a less winning environment. Though the Bears are just 7-9, Lee is averaging career highs across the board with 12.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest. That includes five double-doubles, most recently a 19-point, 15-rebound effort versus UCLA. Cal may not be very good this season, but Lee should continue to post decent numbers due to the increased playing time.

Devon Hall (G)
Hall has done the job for the Cavaliers, who are currently 14-1, lead the nation in fewest points allowed and just knocked off North Carolina in their last contest. However, it is the style of play for the Cavaliers that hurts Hall from a fantasy perspective. The senior is averaging 11 points, four rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. However, he has scored in single digits on six occasions this season. The Cavaliers play a slow, physical, grind-out game on both ends of the floor, limiting possessions and thus statistical opportunities. As a result, while Hall is an impact player for the Cavaliers, he does not get the opportunity to stack the stat sheet as much as other point guards in college basketball.

Kamau Stokes (G)
Stokes is on the shelf again for the Wildcats. Stokes injured his foot this past Saturday in a loss to Texas Tech, and will be sidelined for an extended period of time. Stokes also missed the final 12 games of his sophomore campaign due to injury. The loss is huge for K-State, as Stokes led the squad in assists with 4.6 dimes per tilt, while placing third in scoring at13.4 points per contest. In the absence of Stokes, the Wildcats will be forced to rely even more on leading scorer Barry Brown, who is also second on the team in assists. Freshman Carter Diarra could see an uptick in usage as well.

De'Ron Davis (F)
Davis suffered a dreaded non-contact injury in practice, and is out indefinitely with a lower leg injury. Smith was averaging 9.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Hoosiers. The Hoosiers have been racked by injuries in the frontcourt, and an injury to fellow frontcourt mate Collin Hartman gives the Hoosiers some serious depth issues. As a result, freshman Justin Smith could see extended run. Smith scored a career-high 20 points at Minnesota this past Saturday.

Amir Coffey (G/F)
A shoulder injury will sideline Coffey for a large portion of the remainder of the 2017-2018 campaign. The 6-foot-8 sophomore has the skill set of a guard, averaging 14.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Without Coffey, who did a bit of everything for Minnesota, the Golden Gophers will lean heavily on Jordan Murphy, who has notched a double-double in every game this season, as well as floor general Nate Mason. Junior Dupree McBrayer also played a season-high 37 minutes in Minnesota's first game without Coffey, pouring in 18 points in a 75-71 loss to Indiana.