How Amir Jenkins can be a serious difference maker for WVU basketball

Fansided | November 23, 2025

As a freshman, the expectations for Jenkins were unclear, but six games into the season, the expectations for Jenkins are rising.

Nov 17, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Amir Jenkins (2) shoots in the lane against Lafayette Leopards guard Mark Butler (10) during the second half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Looking at bright spots in a tough result on Friday for the West Virginia Mountaineers in their first loss of the season, one true freshman continued to show that he can not only be a difference maker for the team in the future, but that he can be one right now.