West Virginia’s Sleeper Big 12 Contender | West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball News

West Virginia’s basketball team is quietly assembling a top-tier roster for 2026-27, flying under the radar despite a nationally-ranked recruiting class. CBS Sports’ John Rothstein calls them a Big 12 sleeper, praising coach Ross Hodge’s second year and standout newcomers like scoring freshman Miles Sadler, transfers Joson Sanon and Finley Bizjack, and Georgia Tech’s Mo Sylla. Rothstein highlights Sadler as a game-changer, while veteran Seydou Traore—transferred from Utah—adds elite defense and physicality. With depth and talent across the roster, West Virginia could be primed for a March run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a637e769e309c12