West Virginia men’s basketball landed a Top 20 recruiting class this cycle, and while most of the headlines have centered around Miles Sadler - now ranked as the No. 3 point guard in the country - there’s another name in this class who’s quietly putting together a season worth talking about: Kingston Whitty.
Whitty may not carry the same star rating as Sadler, but don’t let the three-star label fool you - the kid can hoop. Playing for Christ School in Arden, North Carolina, Whitty has been a driving force behind a 19-6 record, and that’s not against soft competition. Christ School’s national schedule has them facing top-tier programs week in and week out, and Whitty has stepped up in a big way.
Statistically, he’s been one of the most versatile players on the floor. He’s second on the team in scoring, putting up 15.2 points per game, and he’s not just getting buckets - he’s doing the dirty work, too.
Whitty leads the team in rebounds at 4.1 per game, a notable feat for a guard, and he’s also chipping in 3.1 assists (third on the team) and two steals per game (second on the squad). That’s the kind of all-around impact that doesn’t always show up in recruiting rankings but makes a big difference once the ball tips.
What stands out most about Whitty’s game is his ability to fill gaps. He’s not a one-dimensional scorer or a pass-first guard who fades when the offense stalls.
He’s the kind of player who can adapt on the fly - grab a tough board in traffic, jump a passing lane for a key steal, or knock down a timely shot when the defense collapses on a teammate. That versatility is going to serve him well in Morgantown.
With Sadler expected to take on a high-usage role as a lead guard, Whitty’s presence gives West Virginia a valuable backcourt complement - someone who can play on or off the ball, defend multiple positions, and bring energy on both ends of the floor. It’s the kind of pairing that could give the Mountaineers some real flexibility in their guard rotations.
So while Sadler may be the headline name, don’t be surprised if Kingston Whitty ends up being one of the key pieces in this class. He’s already showing he can produce against top competition, and his game looks tailor-made for the kind of hard-nosed, versatile basketball West Virginia fans have come to expect.