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West Virginia Picks Up Commitment From 6'8 Forward Sagaba Konate

One of Bob Huggins and West Virginia's top targets committed to the Mountaineers this evening.

By Dustin White
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Per several outlets, Sagaba Konate has commited to Bob Huggins and the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Konate, a 6'8 forward from Kennedy Catholic High School in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, was in town last weekend for a visit and apparently liked what he saw. He joins in-state prospect Chase Harler from Wheeling Central Catholic High School for the 2016 class.

By all major recruiting services, Konate is a three star prospect. He also held offers from Pittsburgh, Purdue, Wichita State, and others.

With the guard position looking to be in good hands for the next few years, getting a quality big was the top priority in this class. By all indications, Konate fits the bill.

There isn't a ton of video available for Konate as far as I can tell, but this one shows some pretty nice athleticism:

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