West Virginia was actively seeking important additions to complete its 2025 basketball roster, and the coaching staff made significant progress by securing talented guard . Originally a 2026 prospect from Worcester Academy in Massachusetts, he committed to the Mountaineers and revealed plans to reclassify. This move will enable him to join the team this summer, providing a big lift to the backcourt before the season starts.
The addition of the four-star prospect is a significant boost for West Virginia, not only due to his on-court skills but also considering the limited options remaining to bolster the roster. With the transfer portal largely picked over and many high school recruits already committed, head coach Ross Hodge managed to secure a talented point guard who should be ready to contribute right away upon arriving on campus.
Jenkins’ commitment brings the roster to 13 players, and his arrival is especially important as he is a true point guard. This strengthens the Mountaineers’ depth at that position and provides a solid option for the rotation. Previously, there were a few players who could fill the point guard role alongside Jasper Floyd, but Jenkins is expected to step into that spot from the outset, bringing the skills needed to handle the responsibilities.
Standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 170 pounds, Jenkins chose West Virginia over offers from schools like Maryland, Xavier, Creighton, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, Georgia, Wake Forest, Arizona State, Boston College, South Florida, East Carolina, and George Washington—demonstrating the high level of interest in him. Ranked as the No. 99 overall prospect in the nation by On3, Jenkins earned his offer from West Virginia in early June, and after an official visit to campus, he committed to the Mountaineers and decided to reclassify, ensuring a jumpstart to his career in Morgantown.
“I chose West Virginia because it felt like home. I like Coach Ross. Great person and I think I’m ready to play in college, and so does he, and lastly to get better,” Jenkins said.
While there will be an obvious adjustment to the strength of playing in the Big 12, Jenkins possess great length and is a crafty ball handler that can collapse a defense.
West Virginia needed to find some more help and the coaching staff accomplished that with one of the nation’s top 2026 prospects a year early.
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