Forward Javan Buchanan, a transfer from Boise State, has committed to West Virginia University with one year of eligibility left. This addition comes amid several roster changes as the Mountaineers navigate the NCAA Transfer Portal. The team currently has eight of 15 roster spots filled.
West Virginia University's men's basketball program added forward Javan Buchanan on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The 6-7, 230-pound player from Boise State brings one year of eligibility remaining to the Mountaineers' roster, which lists him as a redshirt senior forward for the 2026-27 season. WVU now holds eight scholarship spots out of a 15-man limit, including guards Miles Sadler, Amir Jenkins, MJ Feenane, and Niyol Hauet, along with forwards Jackson Fields and centers Aliou Dioum and Abraham Oyeadier. Jackson Fields may seek a medical waiver to continue playing. Several players have departed recently. On Friday, April 10, guard Morris Ugusuk entered the transfer portal, joined by out-of-eligibility guard Jasper Floyd hoping for extra time. WVU mutually parted ways with recruit guard Kingston Whitty on Thursday, April 9, releasing him from his national letter of intent. Earlier moves included freshman guard Jayden Forsythe and forward DJ Thomas entering the portal on Tuesday, April 7, with freshman forward Evans Barning Jr. following on Monday, April 6 plans. Six players exhausted eligibility: guards Jasper Floyd, Chance Moore, and Honor Huff; forwards Brenen Lorient and Treysen Eaglestaff; and center Harlan Obioha. The portal opened on April 7, prompting widespread activity across college basketball.