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

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#TransferPortal #CollegeBasketball #WVU 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,...

#WVU #WestVirginia #WVUHoops West Virginia is making another BIG move on the recruiting trail — and this latest visit group might tell us everything about the future of WVU basketball. 7’1 center Amadou Seini, explosive guard Keonte Greybear, and ultra-efficient wing Malachi Palmer are all on campus — and each one fits a very specific role in what Ross Hodge is building. In this episode, we break...

#WVU #WVUHoops #Mountaineers 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, we break d...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia Today on Locked On West Virginia, Mountaineer Paul and Jackson dive deep into the fallout from the 2026 Spring Festival! We saw the pads popping and the scoreboard moving, but what did the tape actually show? We are breaking down the GOOD from the standouts who caught everyone’s eye, the BAD from the areas that still need major polish before fall camp, and the UGLY...

#WestVirginia #TransferPortal #CollegeBasketball The Rebuild is ON! Ross Hodge Lands a Big One! West Virginia Basketball has officially landed its first major piece of the 2026 transfer portal cycle! Former Boise State standout and Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year Javan Buchanan is headed to Morgantown, and the Mountaineer faithful have every reason to be hyped. Standing at 6'7" and 230 lbs, Bu...

Big 12 football faces fan backlash as Texas Tech gets two Saturday games stripped, with a marquee matchup against Houston moved to Friday night. The Big 12 Squad debates the impact of weeknight games on local attendance, high school football culture, and the conference’s national exposure. Does this scheduling decision actually give Houston a major advantage, and why isn’t the Big 12 showcasing it...

#WestVirginia #CollegeBasketball #Big12 The world finally knows what West Virginia fans have been saying for months: Miles Sadler is a superstar. In today's episode of Locked On West Virginia, host Mountaineer Paul breaks down the historic performance from future WVU guard Miles Sadler at the 2026 Nike Hoop Summit. Playing for Team Canada, Sadler didn't just compete against a Team USA roster loade...

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#WVU #Mountaineers #TransferPortal On today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, Mountaineer Paul dives into the Mountaineers’ latest transfer portal push — and why this isn’t random… it’s RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN. After landing Finley Bizjack, WVU is clearly tapping into established pipelines. From Dallas-Fort Worth ties with assistant Phil Forte, to Canadian recruiting roots through Yusuf Ali, and p...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia The transfer portal has officially delivered, and the buzz coming out of spring ball is all about two names: D.J. Epps and Andrew Powdrell. On today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, we’re diving deep into why these two are already making a massive case for "Breakout Player of the Year" honors in Morgantown. D.J. Epps is proving that his production at Troy wasn...

#WVU #WVUHoops #WestVirginia West Virginia just made a statement move—and it might be the one that changes everything. The Mountaineers land elite big man Mouhamed Sylla, a former Top-20 national prospect and one of the most intriguing frontcourt pieces in the transfer portal. At 6’10” with length, athleticism, and rim protection instincts, Sylla brings exactly what WVU needed: a true presence ins...

#WVU #WVUHoops #TransferPortal West Virginia’s transfer portal board is starting to take shape—and the direction of this roster is becoming VERY clear. In this episode of Locked On West Virginia, we break down the four names that matter most right now: Frank Mitchell, Adam Olsen, Jacob Walker, and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn. From Mitchell’s proven double-double production, to Olsen’s stretch-4 upside, to W...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia The Rebuild is ON! Ross Hodge Lands a Big One! West Virginia Basketball has officially landed its first major piece of the 2026 transfer portal cycle! Former Boise State standout and Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year Javan Buchanan is headed to Morgantown, and the Mountaineer faithful have every reason to be hyped. Standing at 6'7" and 230 lbs, Buchanan is the de...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia THE HIT LIST: West Virginia IN CONTACT with Several BIG TIME Players! The portal is officially open and Ross Hodge is moving with a purpose! On today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, your host Mountaineer Paul breaks down the absolute "Hit List" of priority targets currently linked to the Gold and Blue. From All-Conference floor generals to the most feared rim...

West Virginia keeps stacking momentum on the recruiting trail. The Mountaineers just landed 2027 linebacker Broncs Baker—and this one feels bigger than people realize. At 6’1”, 215, Baker brings exactly what this defense has been missing: speed, instincts, and the ability to fly sideline-to-sideline. The production already jumps off the page (66 tackles, 10 TFL in just 7 games), but it’s the fit i...

#WVU #WestVirginia #WVUFootball West Virginia football is starting to show some REAL separation this spring—and after the latest scrimmage, a few names are clearly rising above the rest. From the offensive line setting the tone (👀 Kevin Brown), to playmakers like Prince Strachan and TaRon Francis flashing in a big way… this team is starting to take shape under Rich Rodriguez. We break down the bi...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia THE PORTAL IS ON FIRE AND ROSS HODGE IS GOING HUNTING! 🏔️🔥 Is West Virginia about to land the most versatile roster in the Big 12? On today's episode of Locked On West Virginia, Mountaineer Paul breaks down the full transfer portal target list and why these six names are exactly what the Mountaineers need to make a massive jump next season. We’re diving deep! "He’...

Big 12 transfer chaos signals seismic shifts—can new executive orders curb college athletes’ free agency, or will the player movement frenzy continue? Anthony Roy and Rob Wright headline heated debates over multimillion-dollar transfers, while experts question President Trump’s new transfer portal restrictions and their real-world enforceability. The Big 12 Squad weighs in on loopholes and the NCA...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia THE PORTAL IS OPEN AND ROSS HODGE IS GOING HUNTING! 🏔️🔥 Is West Virginia about to land the most intimidating frontcourt in the Big 12? On today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, Mountaineer Paul breaks down the massive news that Boise State standout Javan Buchanan is officially heading to Morgantown for a visit! But that’s not all—with the Georgia Tech mass ex...

#WVU #WVUHoops #WestVirginia West Virginia already has the defensive foundation. Now the question is simple: can Ross Hodge and this staff find enough scoring, shooting, and efficient frontcourt play in the portal to turn “close” into a real March team? In this episode, we break down WVU’s biggest roster needs from the 2025-26 season, the transfer portal names most connected to the Mountaineers, h...

untaineers take down Oklahoma in an absolute overtime war to win the College Basketball Crown—and this wasn’t luck… this was TOUGHNESS, SHOT-MAKING, and a team that refused to break. 🔥 Honor Huff delivered a LEGACY performance and stamped himself as the guy 💪 Chance Moore and Brenen Lorient brought the grit when WVU needed it most 🧱 This team battled back, took punches, and CLOSED in OT And now...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers 👉 He’s building it right at West Virginia. After talking with a college coach about the direction of the program, one thing became clear—people inside the sport are starting to notice what’s happening in Morgantown. And when you look at the pieces, it’s easy to see why. 5-star guard Miles Sadler—the highest-rated recruit in WVU history—is emerging as a true alpha...

#WVU #Mountaineers #CollegeBasketballCrown What a heart-stopper in Las Vegas! The West Virginia Mountaineers kept their postseason dreams alive, outlasting Stanford in a gritty 80–77 overtime battle at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. After a back-and-forth regulation that saw both teams trade heavy blows, the Mountaineers locked down defensively in the extra period. Huge plays from Honor Huff and the...

#WVUFootball #Mountaineers #PrinceStrachan On today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, we are joined by former NFL wide receiver and Mountaineer standout Michael Strachan. Michael stops by to give us the ultimate insider look at his younger brother, Prince Strachan, and why he believes Prince is destined for greatness in the Old Gold and Blue. From their backyard battles to Prince's development...