WVU Basketball Signees Win HS National Championship

Miles Sadler and Aliou Dioum lead Bella Vista Prep to Chipotle Nationals title

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:53pm

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WVU basketball signees Miles Sadler and Aliou Dioum have won the Chipotle Nationals high school basketball championship, defeating Montverde Academy 69-65. Sadler, a 5-star recruit and top-25 national prospect, led Bella Vista Prep with 23 points, 9 assists and 4 rebounds. Dioum, a 4-star center, also contributed to the victory.

Why it matters

This championship win showcases the talent and potential of West Virginia's incoming basketball recruits, Miles Sadler and Aliou Dioum. As top-ranked prospects, their performance on the national stage highlights the program's ability to attract elite-level talent and builds excitement for the future of Mountaineers basketball.

The details

In the Chipotle Nationals championship game, Sadler led Bella Vista Prep with 23 points, 9 assists and 4 rebounds, while Dioum played a supporting role with 5 minutes of action. Sadler has been a standout throughout the tournament, leading his team in scoring in the past three games with 21 points in the semifinals and 26 points in the quarterfinals.

  • The Chipotle Nationals championship game took place on April 4, 2026.
  • Sadler and Dioum are set to join the West Virginia basketball program in the 2026-27 season.

The players

Miles Sadler

A 5-star recruit and top-25 national prospect, Sadler is the highest-rated recruit to sign with West Virginia. The 6-foot guard from Brampton, Ontario, Canada, currently attends Bella Vista Prep in Scottsdale, Arizona and has averaged 16 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game.

Aliou Dioum

A 4-star recruit and top-15 center in the 2026 class, Dioum is a 6-foot-10 forward/center from Dakar, Senegal who currently attends Bella Vista Prep in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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What they’re saying

“CIA Bella Vista wins the #ChipotleNationals championship in just its THIRD year of existence 👏 🏆”

— SportsCenter NEXT

“4⭐ West Virginia commit Miles Sadler led the way with 23 PTS, 9 AST and 4 REB 🔥”

— SportsCenter NEXT

What’s next

Sadler and Dioum are set to join the West Virginia basketball program in the 2026-27 season, where they will look to make an immediate impact and help lead the Mountaineers to success.

The takeaway

The championship win by WVU signees Miles Sadler and Aliou Dioum showcases the program's ability to attract top-tier talent and builds excitement for the future of Mountaineers basketball. Their performance on the national stage highlights the potential impact they could have in Morgantown.