Locked On West Virginia - Daily Podcast on West Virginia Mountaineers Football & Basketball

IS ROSS HODGE LANDING ANOTHER PLAYER SOON? The transfer portal is moving at a breakneck pace, and Ross Hodge is officially "Portal Shopping" for the next group of Mountaineers. On today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, we go into the lab for a FULL MESTEMAKER BREAKDOWN of the "Mixed Board Edition." From 7-foot developmental monsters to "Nuclear Launch Code" shooters, we are ranking the 13 bes...

Big 12 powerhouses rethink private equity as BYU and Houston reject RedBird Capital’s $30 million offer—could financial strategy shape the new conference elite? The Big 12 Squad dissects what BYU’s debt-averse philosophy means for their future, why Houston’s leadership is pressing pause, and whether Oklahoma State or Iowa State are positioned to take the risk, aiming to leap ahead in the evolving...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers The College Football Playoff might already be changing AGAIN… and now there’s a growing push for a 24-team format. Some coaches want more access, more bids, and more opportunities — but is this becoming a participation trophy system? On today’s Locked On West Virginia, we break down: 🏈 Why coaches are pushing for expansion 🏈 Why the SEC & Big Ten are fighting ove...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers CBS Sports released its newest 2026 bowl and College Football Playoff projections… and somehow West Virginia was LEFT OUT entirely. Meanwhile, teams like Texas Tech, Arizona State, Kansas State, Cincinnati, Houston and others were projected into bowls and the CFP ahead of Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers. So today we break down: Every Big 12 team projected IN Ev...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers West Virginia just made one of the BIGGEST financial decisions in modern college athletics… and they said NO. The Big 12’s proposed RedBird Capital deal could’ve given schools access to massive upfront cash — but with long-term strings attached. And now? WVU is reportedly one of the schools declining to participate. In this episode of Locked On West Virginia, we br...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia West Virginia University has become a premier destination in the transfer portal era by combining a high-intensity culture with an aggressive, well-funded NIL approach. Under new leadership, the program has doubled down on finding "system fits"—players who thrive in a fast-paced, blue-collar environment that mirrors the state's identity. Here is a YouTube descripti...

#hashtags #WVU #WestVirginia BREAKING: West Virginia might have the BEST transfer portal class in the Big 12. In this episode of Locked On West Virginia, we dive into why the West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball are being viewed as the top portal class in the Big 12. WOW — when you stack this roster, it’s hard to argue against it: 🔥 WVU vs the rest of the Big 12 🔥 Why Kansas Jayhawks men'...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia On today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, Mountaineer Paul breaks down a massive addition to the roster as the portal dominance continues! We are diving deep into the commitment of former St. John’s guard Joson Sanon and what his arrival means for the 2026-27 season. We explore the "Yusuf Ali effect" and how staff connections are paying off in a major way for...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia MISSING PIECE? How This Get TRANSFORMS The WVU Top 25 Portal Class! BOOM! The West Virginia Mountaineers just landed a massive piece for the 2026-27 roster. Late Friday night, Utah transfer forward Seydou Traore officially committed to Ross Hodge and the Mountaineers, choosing the Old Gold and Blue over heavy hitters like UConn and Seton Hall. On today’s episode of...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers Mountaineer Paul breaks down the massive news as former Top-25 recruit and St. John’s/Arizona State wing Joson Sanon visits Morgantown. Is this the elite scoring threat the Mountaineers need to over the hump? In this episode, we dive deep into the breakdown on Joson Sanon: The Pedigree: Why being a consensus Top 25 recruit matters and what his "reclassification" te...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers Mountaineer Paul breaks down the massive news as former Top-25 recruit and St. John’s/Arizona State wing Joson Sanon visits Morgantown. Is this the elite scoring threat the Mountaineers need to over the hump? In this episode, we dive deep into the breakdown on Joson Sanon: The Pedigree: Why being a consensus Top 25 recruit matters and what his "reclassification" te...

#WVU #WestVirginiaFootball #Mountaineers Scotty Fox Jr. isn’t holding back. In this exclusive deep dive, the West Virginia quarterback opens up about the moment that almost derailed everything: The Pitt game. It was a "Backyard Blunder" that could have broken a lesser player, but for Fox, it was the moment he truly became a Mountaineer. Today, Mountaineer Paul breaks down the rawest interview of t...

#WVU #WestVirginiaFootball #Mountaineers Scotty Fox Jr. isn’t holding back. In this exclusive deep dive, the West Virginia quarterback opens up about the moment that almost derailed everything: The Pitt game. It was a "Backyard Blunder" that could have broken a lesser player, but for Fox, it was the moment he truly became a Mountaineer. Today, Mountaineer Paul breaks down the rawest interview of t...

#WestVirginia #CollegeFootball #Defense West Virginia didn’t just land a recruit—they landed a blueprint. In this episode of Locked On West Virginia, we go Full tilt on Carter Bonner, the 2027 defensive back who quietly tells you everything about where this program is headed. This isn’t just about one player. This is about identity. Length. Physicality. Corners who can press, run, tackle—and take...

Texas Tech faces a major setback as star quarterback Brendan Sorsby is caught in a gambling controversy, casting doubt on his Big 12 future. Will Sorsby suit up this season, or has Tech’s shot at a championship vanished overnight? The squad unpacks how over a thousand wagers—many placed during Sorsby’s stints at Indiana and Cincinnati—sparked a full-blown crisis, igniting questions about competiti...

#WVU #WVUFootball #Mountaineers West Virginia didn’t just land a recruit—they landed a blueprint. In this episode of Locked On West Virginia, we go Full tilt on Carter Bonner, the 2027 defensive back who quietly tells you everything about where this program is headed. This isn’t just about one player. This is about identity. Length. Physicality. Corners who can press, run, tackle—and take the ball...

West Virginia Women’s Basketball just pulled off one of the most aggressive roster rebuilds in the country. After losing over 60 points per game to graduation and the portal, Mark Kellogg didn't just find replacements—he found upgrades. In this episode, we break down the INSANE transfer class headlined by Duquesne phenom Alexis Bordas. We’re talking about the freshman who led the nation in threes...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia A massive scoop from my source indicates that the NCAA’s proposed "5-for-5" eligibility rule is looking "really good" heading into Monday’s meetings. If this passes, the landscape of West Virginia basketball—and the entire Big 12—changes in an instant. We aren't just talking about future recruits. We are talking about CURRENT Mountaineers. In this episode, we go IN...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia The West Virginia football landscape just shifted! Schuyler Callihan didn't just give a spring update—he ended the QB battle and made the boldest comparison we’ve heard in years. Is Mike Hawkins Jr. really the most talented passer to walk into the Puskar Center since Will Grier? Today, we are reacting to Schuyler’s massive post-spring breakdown from West Virginia o...

#TransferPortal #WestVirginia #CollegeFootball My bad! You're 100% right—giving away the "Full Mestemaker" stats in the description is a total buzzkill for the retention rate. We need to tease the cliffhanger, not hand out the answers. Here is the revised, "spoiler-free" description designed to drive clicks: BET THE FARM? Josh Pate Says WVU 2026 Is The Massive Talent Jump! Is West Virginia footbal...

#TransferPortal #WestVirginia #CollegeBasketball WVU didn’t just “get better at NIL”… they changed the entire way they operate. Under Wren Baker, West Virginia made a **top-tier commitment in the Big 12**—and it’s showing up RIGHT NOW in both football and basketball. This episode breaks down the REAL reason behind WVU’s portal surge: 💰 A shift from chaotic NIL collectives → *university-controlled...

#TransferPortal #CollegeBasketball #NIL WVU basketball just got a MASSIVE boost at the perfect time. After spending heavily early in the transfer portal, the Mountaineers were running into a real problem — too much money tied up in too few players. But now, multiple donors have stepped up to support NIL, giving Ross Hodge and his staff the flexibility they needed to finish strong. In this episode,...

#West #FSU #TransferPortal The box score says 8 points… the analytics say he’s one of the most impactful guards in the country.” On today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, Mountaineer Paul breaks down the massive addition of Florida State transfer Martin Somerville. While casual fans might look at his scoring average and shrug, the advanced metrics tell a completely different story. We go "und...

Big 12 basketball’s NIL arms race intensifies as Oklahoma State and West Virginia surge past BYU and Texas Tech with headline-grabbing transfer portal moves. Can Oklahoma State’s spending power and West Virginia’s strategic recruiting vault them into the conference elite? Jake Hatch spotlights BYU’s portal strategy and lingering questions at center, while the squad debates if any team can keep pac...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers West Virginia is making a serious move in the 2026 class as 7-foot-1 center Amadou Seini heads to Morgantown for an official visit. In this episode, we break down exactly who Seini is, what the verified numbers say, why Ross Hodge and the Mountaineers are targeting him, and what his rebounding and rim-protection profile could mean for WVU’s future frontcourt. This...