WVU Mountaineers' New Big Men: Game Changers

0:00On April 26th, West Virginia mountaineers basketball faced a real-size crunch last season under new head coach Ross Hodge with just one true center. In 7-foot Harlem, Ohio, and nobody else over 6-foot-9, but they're flipping the script big time for next year, landing athletic transfer, Muhammad Silla at 6-foot-10 from Georgia Tech, plus two freshmen. From Bella Vista Prep, Aliyu Diyoum at 6-foot-10, and Amato Saini at 7-foot-1. This hall means WVU now, boasts three giants at 6-foot-10 or taller, replacing Obileha and packing the front court like they have in in years. It's a rare flex for the mountaineers, only the fifth time since 2000 they've had this much height on the roster, last seen in Josh Eilerts. From year with Jesse Edwards at 6-foot-11, Aakok, Aakok at 6-foot-10, and Ali Rogov at 7-foot. Back then, just two rotated in, and passquads like the 2020-21 crew with 3-6-foot-10s

1:03never got all three on the. Floor due to transfer rules or other issues. Looking ahead, Silla brings proven athleticism. Diyoum adds offensive pop with range and defensive hustle, while Raw talent Siny could dominate the. And Remprotection down the line, maybe peaking in 2026-27. With this trio developing, West Virginia's finally sets a roll deep inside the Big 12, turning a weakness into a weapon that could shake up the conference.