West Virginia men's basketball is continuing to plant seeds for the future, and their latest move shows they’re not afraid to go coast-to-coast to find talent. The Mountaineers have extended a scholarship offer to 2027 shooting guard Mekhi Robertson, a rising name in the high school ranks.
Robertson, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound guard out of SoCal Academy in Castaic, California, has been turning heads with his combination of size, athleticism, and scoring ability. Originally from the East Coast, he’s played with programs in New Jersey and Pennsylvania-so there’s a level of familiarity with the region that might work in WVU’s favor down the line.
Recruiting services are already high on him. Robertson is a consensus four-star prospect, currently sitting at No. 85 in the 2027 class according to 247Sports, and he's ranked as the 10th-best shooting guard nationally. The industry composite has him even higher-No. 67 overall-with a strong 0.9743 rating, which puts him firmly in the conversation as one of the top backcourt prospects in his class.
Since making the move to the West Coast, his recruitment has taken off. High-major programs have started lining up, and he now holds offers from NC State, Arizona State, Mississippi State, Villanova, and Oklahoma State, among others. Mid-majors have also been active, but it’s clear he’s trending toward the upper tier of college basketball interest.
For WVU, this offer is part of a broader strategy under head coach Ross Hodge and his staff. Since taking over in Morgantown, Hodge has made it a priority to build the foundation of the program through strong high school recruiting. Robertson is just the latest in a growing list of blue-chip prospects that the Mountaineers are targeting early in their development.
It’s a long road from offer to commitment, especially with a 2027 prospect, but this is the kind of move that signals intent. WVU is aiming to be a player on the national recruiting stage-and with talents like Robertson in their sights, they’re making it clear they want to compete for more than just Big 12 relevance.