WVSN Notebook 3/31: Jose Perez to Return to WVU, Transfer and Recruiting News

The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning WVU Athletics.

Update (8:00 PM) – 

Iowa State transfer guard Caleb Grill (6’3”) has heard from West Virginia’s staff, per source.

Iowa State Transfer Caleb Grill Hears From WVU

Update (2:00 PM) – 

After much speculation, Jose Perez announces he does plan to return to WVU and play for the Mountaineers next season.

Let’s clear the air 🤍 pic.twitter.com/to55t7VAF6

— Jose Perez (@showout_zayy0) March 31, 2023

Update (11:40 AM) – 

Quintin Goins, a class of 2024 West Virginia native who is listed at 6’3″ and 250 pounds, will be at WVU football practice on Saturday.

Excited to be in Morgantown this Saturday!!!! @DrewCasa_ @TaylorLWest_ @NealBrown_WVU pic.twitter.com/88nqWzVavm

— Quintin Goins (@Quintin_Goins) March 31, 2023

Update (10:00 AM) –

West Virginia has reached out to Marshall big man Micah Handlogten, he told On3 Sports. Handlogten just completed his first season, capturing the Sun Belt Freshman of the Year.

Handlogten (7-foot-1) has heard from Arkansas, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, NC State, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and others.

WVU Staff Reaches Out to Marshall Freshman Transfer Micah Handlogten

Update (8:30 AM) – 

A 3-star DB from Michigan is headed to WVU for a visit. Desman Stephens is listed at 6’3” and 208 pounds.

On my way to the Country Roads! Excited to get down there🔵🟡@Backendcoach12 @NealBrown_WVU @CoachLesley_WVU @WVUfootball @WVUFBRecruiting pic.twitter.com/zLcYyKAkdZ

— Desman Stephens II (@DesmanIi) March 31, 2023

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