College Basketball · Big 12 · 2026-27
West Virginia Mountaineers
2-0 · Coach Ross Hodge
Power Rankings
#25▲25
Who is best right now.
+22.9points per 100 possessions vs an average D-I team
Last week: +17.5 (#50)
Preseason: #50
Full Power Rankings → Compare to another teamRating breakdown
Adjusted for every opponent and home court. Power = offense minus defense.
Projected record
20-10
- Conference record
- 10-8
- Conference title
- 2%
- Outright title
- 1%
- Luck
- 0.0
Actual results so far plus the rest of the seasonplayed out 10,000 times with the win chance for each game (non-Division I opponents count as 97% wins). The title is the regular-season crown; conference tournaments aren't included. Later rounds of holiday tournaments are added once the opponent is known.
Why #50 in the preseason
What the computer saw going in
- →Last season: #53 in the country (+16.9), 21-14.
- →21% of last season's minutes are back.
- →6 transfers in, led by Finley Bizjack (Butler, 17.1 ppg), Javan Buchanan (Boise State, 12.6 ppg), Mouhamed Sylla (Georgia Tech, 9.6 ppg). Transfers moving up a level are counted cautiously.
- →4 ranked freshmen: Miles Sadler (#19), Amadou Seini (#66), Aliou Dioum (#144).
- →Lost Honor Huff (16.5 ppg), Treysen Eaglestaff (9.8 ppg, now at UC San Diego), Jasper Floyd (7 ppg).
The preseason rating counts for about five games, then real results take over.
Teams like West Virginia
The closest matches across all 365 Division I teams, based on the current ratings.
This season
Everyone who has played, most minutes first: per-game numbers from the box scores, updated after every game.
| Player | G · GS | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles SadlerG · Freshman · #126 ranked | 2 · 2 | 26.0 | 20.5 | 2.5 | 7.5 | 56.7 (17-30) | 33.3 (4-12) | 60.0 (3-5) |
| Finley BizjackG · Senior · #314 ranked | 2 · 2 | 25.0 | 12.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 33.3 (5-15) | 30.0 (3-10) | 84.6 (11-13) |
| Martin SomervilleG · Junior · #609 ranked | 2 · 0 | 22.0 | 9.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 66.7 (6-9) | 62.5 (5-8) | 33.3 (1-3) |
| Brenen LorientF · Senior · #270 ranked | 2 · 2 | 21.5 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 33.3 (4-12) | 42.9 (3-7) | 100.0 (2-2) |
| Javan BuchananF · Senior · #267 ranked | 2 · 0 | 21.0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | 0.5 | 40.0 (4-10) | 20.0 (1-5) | 57.1 (4-7) |
| Joson SanonG · Junior · #1149 ranked | 2 · 0 | 19.5 | 13.5 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 56.2 (9-16) | 64.3 (9-14) | — (0-0) |
| Amadou SeiniC · Freshman · #955 ranked | 2 · 0 | 18.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 (6-6) | — (0-0) | — (0-0) |
| Mouhamed SyllaC · Sophomore · #448 ranked | 2 · 2 | 17.0 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 0.5 | 58.3 (7-12) | — (0-0) | 70.0 (7-10) |
| Seydou TraoreG · Senior · #1280 ranked | 2 · 2 | 17.0 | 6.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 55.6 (5-9) | 33.3 (1-3) | 66.7 (2-3) |
| Keonte GreybearG · Freshman · #3003 ranked | 2 · 0 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 (0-2) | 0.0 (0-2) | — (0-0) |
| Aliou DioumC · Freshman · #2423 ranked | 2 · 0 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 (0-1) | — (0-0) | — (0-0) |
| Max OlejaszF · Freshman | 2 · 0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 (0-1) | — (0-0) | 0.0 (0-2) |
| Jelani McKoyG · Freshman | 2 · 0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | — (0-0) | — (0-0) | — (0-0) |
Projected rotation
The preseason model's minutes projection for each player with a track record (college stats or a recruiting rank), most minutes first. Players without one aren't projected here; This season above lists everyone who has played.
| Player | How he got here | Proj. min | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen LorientF · Senior |  Returning | 28 | 11.9 pts · 5.2 reb · 1.9 ast |
| Finley BizjackG · Senior |  Transfer from Butler | 23 | 17.1 pts · 2.2 reb · 2.6 ast |
| Javan BuchananF · Senior |  Transfer from Boise State | 22 | 12.6 pts · 5 reb · 1.5 ast |
| Joson SanonG · Junior |  Transfer from St. John's | 22 | 7.9 pts · 2.4 reb · 0.7 ast |
| Martin SomervilleG · Junior |  Transfer from Florida State | 21 | 8 pts · 3 reb · 2.4 ast |
| Miles SadlerG · Freshman | Freshman · #19 recruit | 21 | — |
| Seydou TraoreG · Senior |  Transfer from Utah | 19 | 9 pts · 3.4 reb · 2 ast |
| Amir JenkinsG · Sophomore | Returning | 16 | 3.4 pts · 2.1 reb · 2 ast |
| Mouhamed SyllaC · Sophomore |  Transfer from Georgia Tech | 15 | 9.6 pts · 7.2 reb · 0.6 ast |
| Amadou SeiniC · Freshman | Freshman · #66 recruit | 11 | — |
| Aliou DioumC · Freshman | Freshman · #144 recruit | 9 | — |
| Keonte GreybearG · Freshman | Freshman · #204 recruit | 8 | — |
Gone from last season: Honor Huff (16.5 ppg), Treysen Eaglestaff (9.8 ppg, to 
UC San Diego), Jasper Floyd (7 ppg), Chance Moore (10.6 ppg), Harlan Obioha (5.1 ppg), DJ Thomas (6.6 ppg, to 
TCU)
Roster
Everyone on this season's roster, with this season's numbers for anyone who has played. Names link to player pages, ranked players first.
| # | Player | How he got here | Pos | Class | Ht / Wt | Hometown | This season | Last season | Rank · Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miles Sadler | Freshman | G | Freshman | 6-0 · 170 | Brampton, ON | 20.5 pts · 2.5 reb · 7.5 ast (2 G) | — | #126 · +1.70 |
| 22 | Javan Buchanan | Transfer from Boise State | F | Senior | 6-7 · 230 | Lafayette, IN | 6.5 pts · 5.0 reb · 0.5 ast (2 G) | 12.6 pts · 5.0 reb · 1.5 ast (31 G) | #267 · +1.25 |
| 0 | Brenen Lorient | Returning | F | Senior | 6-9 · 215 | Ocala, FL | 6.5 pts · 5.5 reb · 1.5 ast (2 G) | 11.9 pts · 5.2 reb · 1.9 ast (34 G) | #270 · +1.25 |
| 11 | Finley Bizjack | Transfer from Butler | G | Senior | 6-4 · 190 | Trophy Club, TX | 12.0 pts · 2.5 reb · 1.5 ast (2 G) | 17.1 pts · 2.2 reb · 2.6 ast (31 G) | #314 · +1.18 |
| 14 | Mouhamed Sylla | Transfer from Georgia Tech | C | Sophomore | 6-10 · 230 | Louga, Senegal | 10.5 pts · 6.5 reb · 0.5 ast (2 G) | 9.6 pts · 7.2 reb · 0.6 ast (16 G) | #448 · +0.95 |
| 6 | Martin Somerville | Transfer from Florida State | G | Junior | 6-3 · 185 | Bowie, MD | 9.0 pts · 2.5 reb · 3.0 ast (2 G) | 8.0 pts · 3.0 reb · 2.4 ast (33 G) | #609 · +0.76 |
| 5 | Amadou Seini | Freshman | C | Freshman | 7-1 · 250 | Maroua, Cameroon | 6.0 pts · 6.0 reb · 0.0 ast (2 G) | — | #955 · +0.41 |
| 2 | Amir Jenkins | Returning | G | Sophomore | 6-2 · 180 | Worcester, MA | Hasn't played | 3.4 pts · 2.1 reb · 2.0 ast (32 G) | #1134 · +0.29 |
| 3 | Joson Sanon | Transfer from St. John's | G | Junior | 6-5 · 200 | Fall River, MA | 13.5 pts · 3.5 reb · 0.0 ast (2 G) | 7.9 pts · 2.4 reb · 0.7 ast (37 G) | #1149 · +0.28 |
| 7 | Seydou Traore | Transfer from Utah | G | Senior | 6-6 · 220 | Bronx, NY | 6.5 pts · 4.0 reb · 3.0 ast (2 G) | 9.0 pts · 3.4 reb · 2.0 ast (31 G) | #1280 · +0.21 |
| 85 | Aliou Dioum | Freshman | C | Freshman | 6-10 · 215 | Dakar, Senegal | 0.0 pts · 1.0 reb · 0.0 ast (2 G) | — | #2423 · -0.27 |
| 4 | Keonte Greybear | Freshman | G | Freshman | 6-3 · 185 | Frisco, TX | 0.0 pts · 0.0 reb · 0.0 ast (2 G) | — | #3003 · -0.49 |
| 23 | Jelani McKoy | Freshman | G | Freshman | 6-3 · 180 | Brampton, ON | 0.0 pts · 1.0 reb · 0.0 ast (2 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
| 24 | Max Olejasz | Freshman | F | Freshman | 6-7 · 190 | Wheeling, WV | 0.0 pts · 0.0 reb · 0.0 ast (2 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
| 20 | MJ Feenane | Returning | G | Sophomore | 6-6 · 190 | Miami, FL | Hasn't played | — | Not ranked yet |
Schedule
Projected scores and win chances come from the current ratings and update every morning.
| Nov 2 |  vsNiagara | W91-46Box score → |
| Nov 6 |  vsStetson | W91-53Box score → |
| Still to play · computer projections | ||
| Nov 12 |  vsMercer | Projected 87-63WVU: 98% to winWest Virginia: 98% to win Compare |
| Nov 17 |  vs (N)AuburnPlayers Era 8 | Projected 74-73WVU: 54% to winWest Virginia: 54% to win Compare |
| Nov 18 | Players Era 8Round 2 | Opponent TBD |
| Nov 19 | Players Era 8Championship or placement game | Opponent TBD |
| Nov 27 |  vs (N)North CarolinaDick Vitale Invitational pres. by Belk | Projected 76-73WVU: 59% to winWest Virginia: 59% to win Compare |
| Dec 1 |  vsMercyhurst | Projected 82-54WVU: 99% to winWest Virginia: 99% to win Compare |
| Dec 5 |  vsVirginia Tech | Projected 75-70WVU: 67% to winWest Virginia: 67% to win Compare |
| Dec 9 |  vs (N)PittsburghBackyard Basketball Classic | Projected 74-68WVU: 67% to winWest Virginia: 67% to win Compare |
| Dec 13 |  vsCoppin State | Projected 86-53WVU: 99% to winWest Virginia: 99% to win Compare |
| Dec 16 |  vsNorthern Arizona | Projected 86-58WVU: 99% to winWest Virginia: 99% to win Compare |
| Dec 19 |  vs (N)Wake ForestHoliday Hoopfest | Projected 77-66WVU: 82% to winWest Virginia: 82% to win Compare |
| Dec 21 |  vsSouth Carolina State | Projected 89-55WVU: 99% to winWest Virginia: 99% to win Compare |
| Jan 2 |  at#3KansasConference | Projected 67-78WVU: 17% to winWest Virginia: 17% to win Compare |
| Jan 5 |  vsOklahoma StateConference | Projected 78-75WVU: 62% to winWest Virginia: 62% to win Compare |
| Jan 9 |  atColoradoConference | Projected 75-71WVU: 65% to winWest Virginia: 65% to win Compare |
| Jan 12 |  vsKansas StateConference | Projected 81-68WVU: 88% to winWest Virginia: 88% to win Compare |
| Jan 16 |  vs#21CincinnatiConference | Projected 71-69WVU: 55% to winWest Virginia: 55% to win Compare |
| Jan 20 | atUtahConference | Projected 74-65WVU: 79% to winWest Virginia: 79% to win Compare |
| Jan 23 |  at#15BYUConference | Projected 74-81WVU: 29% to winWest Virginia: 29% to win Compare |
| Jan 27 |  vsArizona StateConference | Projected 77-69WVU: 76% to winWest Virginia: 76% to win Compare |
| Jan 30 |  vs#10ArizonaConference | Projected 75-76WVU: 46% to winWest Virginia: 46% to win Compare |
| Feb 3 |  atUCFConference | Projected 78-74WVU: 65% to winWest Virginia: 65% to win Compare |
| Feb 6 |  vs#16Iowa StateConference | Projected 73-72WVU: 51% to winWest Virginia: 51% to win Compare |
| Feb 13 |  at#17Texas TechConference | Projected 66-72WVU: 31% to winWest Virginia: 31% to win Compare |
| Feb 16 | vsUCFConference | Projected 81-71WVU: 82% to winWest Virginia: 82% to win Compare |
| Feb 20 |  atBaylorConference | Projected 74-75WVU: 47% to winWest Virginia: 47% to win Compare |
| Feb 24 | at#21CincinnatiConference | Projected 68-73WVU: 34% to winWest Virginia: 34% to win Compare |
| Feb 27 |  vs#5HoustonConference | Projected 69-71WVU: 41% to winWest Virginia: 41% to win Compare |
| Mar 3 | vsTCUConference | Projected 74-71WVU: 62% to winWest Virginia: 62% to win Compare |
| Mar 6 | at#16Iowa StateConference | Projected 69-75WVU: 30% to winWest Virginia: 30% to win Compare |
Big 12 standings
| # | Team | Conf | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 2 | Houston | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| 3 | BYU | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 4 | Texas Tech | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 5 | Cincinnati | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 6 | West Virginia | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 7 | Oklahoma State | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 8 | TCU | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 9 | Baylor | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 10 | Arizona State | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 11 | UCF | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 12 | Utah | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 13 | Arizona | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 14 | Iowa State | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 15 | Colorado | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 16 | Kansas State | 0-0 | 1-1 |