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FRESHMAN PHENOM: West Virginia Mountaineers BUILD Around Miles Sadler - Will it WORK?
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- Locked On College Basketball
- Published
- May 7, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2110
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Summary
West Virginia Mountaineers rebuild around freshman sensation Miles Sadler—can this ambitious roster deliver in the Big 12? Isaac Schade and Mountaineer Paul break down Ross Hodge’s bold strategy to build the team around Sadler’s playmaking and defensive grit, while spotlighting key transfers like Javan Buchanan and Finley Bizjack. The conversation highlights Buchanan’s versatility at the four, Bizjack’s elite shooting, and the addition of five-star center Mo Sylla, setting up a dynamic new core. Insightful analysis covers lineup flexibility, questions about newcomers Amadou Seini and Joson Sanon, and the impact of defensive standouts such as Martin Somerville and Seydou Traore. With West Virginia riding a rare winning streak and a defense ranked top 20 in efficiency, expectations are rising. Can this mix of high-upside freshmen and experienced transfers power the Mountaineers to NCAA Tournament contention and restore Morgantown’s basketball prominence?