# BREAKING: National Media is ALL IN on West Virginia Basketball!

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Podcast: [Locked On West Virginia - Daily Podcast on West Virginia Mountaineers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-west-virginia-daily-podcast-on-west-virginia-mountaineers-football-basketball-7016257)
Published: 2026-07-21T04:00:24+00:00
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## Resource

The national media is finally waking up to what's brewing in Morgantown! In this episode of Locked On West Virginia, I break down the massive praise rolling in for WVU Hoops ahead of the 2026 season. CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein is officially putting the country on notice, labeling the Mountaineers as a massive "Big 12 Sleeper" poised for a huge jump. Plus, ESPN's Fran Fraschilla is raving about the rapid improvement in the conference, specifically shouting out the excellent transfers and high school recruits Ross Hodge has brought in to build this roster. Is West Virginia ready to shock the Big 12 this year? We dive into the roster hype, the national expectations, and why Coach Hodge has this program trending way up. Make sure to LIKE the video, drop your thoughts in the comments, and SUBSCRIBE to Locked On West Virginia for daily updates on everything Mountaineers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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