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

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

Saga a Konate has committed to #WVU. More to come!

— Blue & Gold News (@BlueGoldNews) October 2, 2015

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: