WV Week 1 Top Performers: Big School
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Week One in high school basketball is always exciting. Returning all-staters, committed seniors, incoming freshman and buzz about a trip to the Charleston Civic Center are always in these early conversations. Here’s the top performers as tracked by us or…
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Continue ReadingWeek One in high school basketball is always exciting. Returning all-staters, committed seniors, incoming freshman and buzz about a trip to the Charleston Civic Center are always in these early conversations. Here’s the top performers as tracked by us or reported to us during week one.
De’Shad Williams De’Shad Williams 6’0″ | CG South Charleston | 2026 State WV , one of WV’s top 2026’s recorded 14 points, 2 steals, 1 block and 1 assist in a loss to George Washington. Williams has alot of the physical tools necessary to be one of the state’s top players and will take some steps forward in his development during this school season.
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Trey Stump Trey Stump 6’1″ | CG Nicholas County | 2025 State WV poured in 14 points in a gritty performance in a loss vs. Oak Hill. Stump has gotten praise from several folks including college coaches, scouts and opposing high school coaches on his level of play. Certainly an opportunity to get to the next level.
Aiden Davis Aiden Davis 5’11” | CG Steubenville | 2025 OH was on fire hitting for 31 points vs. John Marshall in the season opener as well as a 22 point and 19 rebound perfomance Saturday vs Teays Valley Christian. Davis is a two sport star at Wheeling Park and is a budding QB recruit as well. One of the Ohio Valley’s best athletes and long range shooters.
Jamari Jenkins Jamari Jenkins 5’9″ | PG Jefferson | 2025 State #165 Nation WV torched the stat sheet vs Frederick MD going for 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals and 22pts 7 asts 3 rebs 3 stls vs a great Glenelg County team. Jenkins recently returned from Goretti MD to play for Jefferson this season and has stepped right in where he left off. Jenkins already boasts a Stony Brook offer.
Malachi Lewis Malachi Lewis 6'2" | SG Oak Hill | 2024 State WV
Malachi Lewis Malachi Lewis 6'2" | SG Oak Hill | 2024 State WV
Malachi Lewis Malachi Lewis 6’2″ | SG Oak Hill | 2024 State WV poured in 26 points in an impressive opener vs Nicholas County Friday. Lewis has flown under the radar of many for the last couple seasons but has consistently produced and been a leader for Oak Hill. Likely to be one of the state’s top scorers this year.
Kwynsie Pittsnogle Kwynsie Pittsnogle 6’9″ | PF Hedgesville | 2024 State WV went for 23 points including a monster two hand jam in an opening night win. Pittsnogle has quickly put himself in college recruiting talk among several schools. Pittsnogle is coming off a great offseason with Global Squad AAU and fall league appearances with WV BlueChips sponsored squad.
Dane Hatfield Dane Hatfield 6’3″ | SG Herbert Hoover | 2025 State WV had a great performance this week, with 18 vs. Phillip Barbour. Hatfield like a few others here, is also a great two sport star and QB for the football Huskies. Hatfield caught the eye of many college coaches as a freshman at the WV State Basketball Tournament with a couple dazzling performances.
Sharron Young Sharron Young 6’0″ | PG Morgantown | 2024 State #292 Nation WV poured in 31 points in three quarters vs Latrobe PA this week to start his season. Young a recent Akron signee has tortured AAAA competition for three straight years and his senior campaign will be no different. A multi-tooled, two way stud, Young is a prime example of how to play the point guard position in 2023.
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Elijah Redfern Elijah Redfern 6’3″ | PG Woodrow Wilson | 2024 State WV led Beckley Woodrow Wilson over Greenbrier East by dropping an impressive 24 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals and 1 block shot. Redfern with a standing offer from Glenville’s coach Bolen, will lead the Flying Eagles through this season on the floor and on the stat sheets most likely.
Jacob Maier Jacob Maier 5’9″ | PG Grafton | 2024 State WV sizzled over the first two games posting 25 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 4 steals and 1 charge against single A #1 Tucker County in a win and 25 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 charges in a win against Sissonville. Maier is one of North Central WV’s best kept secrets as his high energy is contagious to his teammates. We’d expect Maier to get college looks soon if not school season, then possibly with WV Reign unsigned seniors.
Xavier Kirk Xavier Kirk 6’2″ | CG Hedgesville | 2025 State WV had a solid weekend posting 29 points 7 rebounds 5 steals 5 assists and 5 deflections over the course of the two game weekend. Kirk is one of the fastest rising prospects in WV and has high level physical attributes that get coaches attention quickly. Many coaches tracking his development throughout this year and we’d expect offers to come in spring/summer.