WVU Basketball Recruiting
WVU Basketball Hosts In-State 2026 Wing Max Olejasz
The WVU basketball staff hosted 6-foot-7 in-state wing Max Olejasz out of the 2026 class on a visit before the Christmas holiday.
Olejasz, a product of Wheeling Central Catholic High School, posted about this time touring what the Mountaineers have to offer on social media.
I had great visit yesterday with @WVUhoops thank you @Coach_Estelle and @coachrosshodge for having me!!! pic.twitter.com/q8B13vxf4u
— Max Olejasz (@max_olejasz) December 23, 2025
Olejasz, a 6-foot-7 dual-sport athlete who also plays football at WCCHS, was named First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Area, WVSSAC All Tournament and Second Team All State last season as a junior.
So far, WVU has locked in three players for its 2026 recruiting class: five-star guard Miles Sadler, four-star forward Aliou Dioum and three-star guard Kingston Whitty.
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jackson five
December 30, 2025 at 5:28 pm
he comes from a very little caholic high school who mainly played little schools,,, it would really surprise me if we wasted a scholarship on him,, maybe preferred walk on, and then his second yr will determine if he has earned a full ride.
Maury Franklin
December 31, 2025 at 1:43 pm
Re: Jackson Five… The size of WCCHS is immaterial. The question is can this kid PLAY? Can he score and rebound? That’s all that matters.
Sean Mills
December 31, 2025 at 5:06 pm
Agreed Maury Franklin that truly is all that matters to a point. Here is food for thought tho can he play at the big 12 level
Fred Zara
December 31, 2025 at 9:08 pm
Most HS stars play on AAU teams throughout the year . Those games go a long way in determining his ability regardless of the size of his HS !
Maury Franklin
January 1, 2026 at 8:57 am
This young man’s ability to play at the Big 12 level will depend on factors of athleticism, potential, and his personal competitive instinct. A crap shoot? Perhaps. But look at all the wash-outs that have played in M-town over the years. A carefully analyzed risk may be well worth it. Ross Hodge will have to weigh the factors and make that decision.