ESPN SHOCKER: WVU Lands 7-Foot Five-Star Phenom Olivier — A Program-Changing Commitment!
College basketball just got rocked! The West Virginia Mountaineers have pulled off a monumental recruiting win, landing 2026 five-star, 7-foot center Olivier — one of the most dominant and sought-after prospects in the nation.
WVU outdueled powerhouse programs like Florida, Florida State, and Indiana to secure the towering star, in what analysts are calling one of the biggest commitments in recent Mountaineer history.
Standing at 6-foot-11 with elite athleticism, Olivier has scouts raving about his size, mobility, and commanding two-way presence. He’s an interior force capable of altering every possession, with a rare blend of shot-blocking power, soft touch in the paint, and next-level instincts on both ends of the floor.
His decision to commit to West Virginia isn’t just a recruiting win — it’s a declaration. The Mountaineers are officially on the rise, building something special in Morgantown and setting the foundation for a powerhouse future.
Fans across Mountaineer Nation are already celebrating what many are calling the most significant basketball commitment in years. Olivier’s arrival signals a new era of ambition, belief, and dominance for WVU basketball.
Morgantown just became the center of college basketball’s attention — and the Mountaineers are ready to make history. 💙💛
