WVU Signee Miles Sadler Excited to Join Mountaineers

Five-star recruit says WVU can 'do anything' as he prepares to join the program.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:42pm

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WVU five-star signee Miles Sadler spoke about his future at WVU with 'The Canadian Basketball Show' podcast at the Nike Hoop Summit, where he expressed his excitement for joining the Mountaineers. While Sadler has yet to join the program, he has faith WVU can accomplish big things, saying 'the whole entire fanbase, coaches believe in me and I believe in myself. I feel like we can do anything at West Virginia.'

Why it matters

Sadler is the highest-rated recruit to sign with West Virginia, according to the 247Sports recruiting rankings. As a five-star recruit and top-25 player in the 2026 class, his commitment is a major boost for the Mountaineers' basketball program and their hopes of returning to national prominence.

The details

Sadler led Bella Vista Prep with 24.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.7 steals per game last season. He was also named the EYBL Scholastic Player of the Year. Ranked as a five-star recruit, a top five point guard and a top 25 recruit in the class of 2026 by numerous scouting services, Sadler chose West Virginia over Tennessee, UCLA, USC, Oklahoma and Maryland.

  • Sadler spoke about his future at WVU with 'The Canadian Basketball Show' podcast at the Nike Hoop Summit in April 2026.
  • Sadler led Bella Vista Prep to a championship title in the Chipotle Nationals last season.

The players

Miles Sadler

A five-star recruit and the highest-rated player to sign with West Virginia, Sadler is a 6-foot guard from Brampton, Ontario, Canada who currently attends Bella Vista Prep in Scottsdale, Arizona.

West Virginia University

The college basketball program that Sadler has signed to play for, located in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“The whole entire fanbase, coaches believe in me and I believe in myself. I feel like we can do anything at West Virginia.”

— Miles Sadler, WVU Signee

What’s next

Sadler will join the West Virginia basketball program in the fall of 2026 as they look to build on his high-profile commitment and return to national prominence.

The takeaway

Sadler's excitement and belief in the West Virginia program highlights the potential impact he could have as the Mountaineers' highest-rated recruit in recent memory. His commitment is a major recruiting win that could help elevate WVU back into the national conversation in college basketball.