In a significant early‑summer recruiting coup, four‑star point guard **Amir Jenkins**, originally part of the 2026 class, has reclassified to 2025 and committed to **West Virginia University** under first‑year head coach **Ross Hodge**. Jenkins will forgo his senior season and join the Mountaineers this fall, giving Hodge an immediate boost in his backcourt. ([wvsportsnow.com][1])
### 📊 A Dominant Prep Resume
Jenkins, a 6′2″, 170‑pound guard from Worcester Academy in Massachusetts, earned his four‑star rating this spring—becoming one of the top 100 prospects nationally in the 2026 class, ranked around No. 81 by 247Sports. Earlier in the year, he captured 247Sports’ attention by winning back‑to‑back Massachusetts Division 1 state championships and being named 2023–24 MaxPreps Player of the Year—averaging 13.6 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2.6 steals per game en route to a perfect 24–0 campaign. ([wvsportsnow.com][1])
He reinforced that momentum at the NBPA Top 100 Camp this summer, showcasing polished ball‑handling, superior court vision, and the ability to change pace—qualities scouts describe as “playmaking lead‑guard” attributes. ([yardbarker.com][2])
### Why West Virginia Was the Right Fit
Jenkins narrowed his decision down from over 20 Division I offers—including Maryland, Xavier, Creighton, Providence, Arizona State, Boston College, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech, and Mississippi State. ([yardbarker.com][2]) After an official visit to Morgantown on June 26, he committed only five days later, stating:
> “I chose West Virginia because it felt like home. I like Coach Hodge … I’m ready to play in college, and so does he, and lastly to get better.” ([wvsportsnow.com][1])
247Sports director of scouting **Adam Finklestein** praised Jenkins’s competitive edge and defensive intensity, noting his capacity to guard end‑to‑end and his knack for creating disruption. “Offensively, he’s a constant threat … dynamic in the open court … creative in the half court.” Finklestein added that defensively, “he’s the type of player you can build around.” ([wvsportsnow.com][1])
### What He Brings to Morgantown
Under the newly-minted coach Hodge, known for emphasizing defense and tempo, Jenkins’s two-way skill set fits ideally. At 6′2″ with lead‑guard instincts, he offers size, speed, and versatility. WVU already added North Texas transfer guard Jasper Floyd; Jenkins reclassifying means he won’t wait another year—he’ll be available immediately alongside fellow freshman guards Jayden Forsythe, DeAndre Thomas, and M.J. Feenane. ([yardbarker.com][2])
### Early Outlook & Fan Expectations
Mountaineer fans should expect Jenkins to contribute early. The Backcourt will be more competitive and deeper, and his fearless style—dreamed up in workouts focusing on defense and contact—should resonate at Big 12 level. 
Recruiting analysts like Jamie Shaw labeled him a “true point guard who competes, creates, and wins,” reflecting his edge‑driven mentality and leadership presence. ([yardbarker.com][2])
### The Bigger Picture
Jenkins’s decision to move up a year and join WVU speaks volumes. For one, it helps Coach Hodge right away—not as a class waiting-on, but as an active contributor. Secondly, it symbolizes WVU’s resurgence in recruiting after a down cycle; landing a top‑100 guard with size and polish sends a message.
The Mountaineers were aggressive in pursuing top talent, having offered Jenkins earlier in the spring. His official visit capped what turned into a fast, decisive recruitment. ([fanrecap.com][3])
### Final Thoughts
West Virginia’s backcourt just got a major infusion of talent, competitiveness, and energy. Jenkins’s reclassification shows confidence in his readiness and WVU’s culture. With his versatile playmaking and tenacious defense, he looks poised to make an immediate impact in the Big 12. Under Hodge’s system, the “Wolf of Worcester” may very well lead this Mountaineers team to new heights—and excite Morgantown in the process.