Star 2025 recruit Kelvin Odih, a four-star combo guard who signed with WVU in November, has officially decommitted following the departure of coach Darian DeVries—then announced his commitment to St. John’s .
Odih, Rhode Island’s Gatorade Player of the Year (19.1 PPG, 11.4 RPG, 3.2 BPG), originally joined WVU after DeVries’ hiring. But after the coach left for Indiana in March, Odih reopened his recruitment and ultimately chose to stay in the Big East, citing the stability and vision at St. John’s .
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🔁 Terrance “Deuce” Edwards — CB Flips to Michigan State
Another notable shift came in football: Terrance “Deuce” Edwards, a 3-star cornerback, flipped his commitment from WVU to Michigan State just before early signing period .
Edwards, ranked among Virginia’s top 20 CBs, had initially picked WVU over several big programs. But an Instagram announcement confirmed the switch to Michigan State, a move that stings given WVU had beaten out MSU in June .
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🚨 Broader Departure Trend
This comes amid several other departures:
Amir Leonard‑Jean Charles, a three-star DL, entered the portal, expressing gratitude to WVU but opting to seek a fresh start elsewhere .
Two Class of 2025 signees, Trent MacLean and Braydon Hawthorne, reopened their recruitment, influenced by DeVries’ exit .
These moves suggest a post-Coach DeVries system reset—many recruits reevaluated their commitments in search of stability.
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⚠️ Impact on WVU Recruiting
Basketball: Losing Odih shrinks a promising class—recruiting now heavily depends