MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — For the first time in school history, West Virginia University holds Top 25 recruiting classes in both football and basketball, marking a transformational moment for Mountaineer athletics.
According to the latest rankings:
🏀 WVU Basketball is ranked No. 16 in the 2026 class.
🏈 WVU Football is ranked No. 25 in the 2026 class.
For the first time in history, #WVU has a Top 25 recruiting class in both Football and Basketball! Let’s GO!!! pic.twitter.com/U7iAhiLQHL
— The Voice of Morgantown (@voicemorgantown) December 4, 2025
With Ross Hodge rebuilding the basketball program into a recruiting force and Rich Rodriguez delivering elite momentum on the gridiron, the Mountaineers are entering an era fans have dreamed about for decades.
Simply put —
the future in Morgantown has never looked brighter.
This might be a first in @WVUSports history:@WVUfootball ranked #25 in national recruiting @RealCoachRod @WVUhoops ranked #17 nationally @coachrosshodge pic.twitter.com/jTky4g9uct
— Michael T. Benson (@michaeltbenson) December 4, 2025
🔥 2026 West Virginia Basketball Recruiting Class (Ranked No. 16 Nationally)
Ross Hodge’s first major recruiting splash has WVU basketball recruiting at a level not seen in years. The Mountaineers have landed a trio of high-level prospects headlined by a five-star guard and a dominant four-star center.
2026 WVU Basketball Commits
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Miles Sadler — Guard
A dynamic five-star guard and one of the most explosive backcourt prospects in the country. A true game-changer with elite scoring ability and next-level athleticism. -
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aliou Dioum — Center
A powerful, rim-protecting, high-upside big who anchors the paint. Dioum gives WVU the interior physicality needed to compete in the Big 12. -
⭐⭐⭐ Kingston Whitty — Guard
A skilled three-star guard with strong shooting mechanics and playmaking feel. A perfect complementary piece to Sadler in the backcourt.
This class represents balance, star power, and culture fit, a major statement that WVU basketball is back on the national map.
🏈 2026 West Virginia Football Recruiting Class (Ranked No. 25 Nationally)
Rich Rodriguez has assembled one of the most complete and deep recruiting classes in the program’s modern era. WVU’s 2026 class features size, speed, versatility, and impact talent at every position.
Quarterbacks
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Jyron Hughley
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Wyatt Brown
Running Backs
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SirPaul Cheeks
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Christopher Talley
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Martavious Boswell
Wide Receivers
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Robert Oliver
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Malachi Thompson
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Charlie Hanafin
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Kedrick Triplett
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Landon Drumm
Tight Ends
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Sam Hamilton
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Kade Bush
Offensive Line
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Kevin Brown
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Lamarcus Dillard
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Rhett Morris
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Camden Goforth
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Aidan Woods
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Deshawn Woods
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Jonas Muya
Defensive Line
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Cameron Mallory
EDGE
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Noah Tishendorf
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Carter Kessler
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Kamdon Gillespie
Linebackers
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Antoine Sharp
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Miles Khatri
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Cam Dwyer
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Caleb Gordon
Cornerbacks
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Vincent Smith
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Simaj Hill
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Makhi Boone
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Rayshawn Reynolds
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De’Mun Allen
Safeties
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Emory Snyder
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Rickey Giles
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Jayden Ballard
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Da’Mare Williams
This is one of the deepest and most talent-rich classes West Virginia has signed in years — and it’s being recognized nationally.
A New Era of West Virginia Athletics
This moment — Top 25 in football AND basketball simultaneously — is unprecedented at WVU.
It reflects:
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A renewed commitment to recruiting
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Coaching staffs with clear vision and identity
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A rising national perception
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A culture shift that is attracting top talent across the country
With Ross Hodge and Rich Rodriguez at the helm, West Virginia is building more than teams.
They are building programs.
Programs that compete.
Programs that recruit nationally.
Programs that carry expectations.
For the first time, WVU isn’t just keeping up.
West Virginia is climbing.
And the rest of the country is taking notice.
