MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — A name Mountaineer fans need to know: DeSean Goode.
The Fairmont, West Virginia native just put together one of the most efficient and dominant seasons in mid-major basketball, earning Horizon League Player of the Year honors after an eye-popping sophomore campaign at Robert Morris Colonials men’s basketball.
Goode averaged:
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15.4 points per game
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8.6 rebounds per game
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Over 60% shooting from the field
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59% from three-point range
Yes — 59% from three at 6-foot-8.
That kind of efficiency simply doesn’t happen by accident.
Robert Morris' DeSean Goode named Horizon League Player of the Year https://t.co/ynnR5CshCV
— Tribune-Review Sports (@TribSports) March 3, 2026
A West Virginia Product Thriving at the Next Level
At 6’8 and 230 pounds, Goode has the physical frame to compete at a high-major level right now. He’s not just a stretch forward — he’s a power player who can rebound, finish through contact, and space the floor.
Players with his blend of:
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Size
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Strength
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Shooting touch
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Local ties
don’t stay under the radar for long.
And here’s the key detail: Goode still has two full years of eligibility remaining.
That makes him even more valuable in today’s transfer-driven landscape. He’s not a one-year rental. He’s a potential multi-year impact piece.
Could WVU Be in Play?
If Goode decides to enter the transfer portal, it would be surprising if Ross Hodge and the West Virginia Mountaineers men’s basketball didn’t at least make a call.
Hodge has emphasized recruiting toughness, versatility, and players who fit a developmental system. Goode checks those boxes and then some.
There’s also the undeniable storyline factor:
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Fairmont native
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Proven production
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High-major ready body
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Efficient scoring profile
Bringing a local Player of the Year home to Morgantown would energize the fanbase immediately.
The Skill Set That Translates
What makes Goode intriguing isn’t just the numbers, it’s how he gets them.
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Elite efficiency around the rim
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Floor spacing at nearly 60% from three
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Strong defensive rebounder
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Physical maturity at 230 pounds
In today’s college game, forwards who can defend, rebound, and stretch the floor are gold. Goode fits the modern prototype.
The Big Question
Does he test the portal waters?
That decision will shape a lot of offseason conversations across the region. With two years left to develop, Goode could elevate his profile even further — or he could capitalize on his Horizon League breakout season and make the jump now.
One thing is certain:
A 6’8 Fairmont native who just won Player of the Year while shooting over 60% from the field isn’t going unnoticed.
And if he does enter the portal, don’t be surprised if Morgantown starts buzzing.
