First-year WVU basketball head coach Ross Hodge has successfully been putting together a roster that should be able to compete in the Big 12 for the 2025-2026 season. After Darian DeVries departed for the Indiana coaching job, Hodge was asked to piece together a roster, and it seems like he has been putting something together.
On the first day of July, Hodge added another piece to his 2025-2026 puzzle as Amir Jenkins committed to WVU. Jenkins is a four-star PG according to Rivals.com and decided to reclassify so he could join the Mountaineers this coming season. Jenkins held 20 scholarship offers before deciding to commit to WVU, and reclassified from the 2026 recruiting class to 2025 so he could join the team for the upcoming season.
NEWS: 4⭐️ Amir Jenkins (@amirjenkins0) has committed to West Virginia and will reclassify to 2025, joining the Mountaineers for the upcoming season, he tells @Rivals.
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) July 1, 2025
The 6-2 point guard received 20 scholarship offers. https://t.co/OOOXnzbFgJ pic.twitter.com/83y1RGninr
Out of Worcester Academy in Worcester, Massachusetts, Jenkins is a 6’2” 170-pound point guard. 247Sports’ Adam Finkelstein had this scouting report on Jenkins,
“Amir Jenkins is a playmaking lead guard and tone-setter on both ends of the floor who is loaded with competitive intangibles. Offensively, he is a constant threat to get a piece of the paint and create for both himself and others. He's dynamic in the open court with great speed, but also creative in the half-court with a quick first-step. Beyond his sheer burst, he has plenty of complimenting weapons at his disposal. His handle is tight so he can break down his defender with combination moves or sharp changes in direction once his attack has begun. He changes speeds, has quick instincts that allow him to improvise as defenders rotate, and is capable of passing off the dribble at any point,” Finkelstein said.
Also commenting on Jenkins’ defense, Finkelstein had this to say:
“Defensively, he's the type of player you can build around. He's quick enough to pick-up for the length of the floor, has a great nose for the ball, and real competitive energy. That's representative of his total approach as he's loaded with energy and leadership abilities, which is a big part of why he's built such a winning resume over his high school career."
Jenkins can be a real difference maker on both sides of the court. Joining players such as Treysen Eaglestaff, Honor Huff, Jayden Forsythe, and Harlan Obioha, Jenkins will join a rebuilt roster that has some serious buzz going into the 25-26 season. WVU has playmakers at all positions and has an opportunity to contend in the Big 12 if players can perform to their expectations.
Jenkins is the latest commitment joining the Mountaineers, but might be the final piece that Hodge needs to put together. As a playmaking guard who can create shots for himself and others, Jenkins could be in charge of this WVU offense come November 21 when WVU begins its season. WVU basketball fans are chomping at the bit, ready to watch Jenkins and company step out onto the court.