WVU Targeting Veteran Boise State Forward in Transfer Portal

Mountaineers to host Javan Buchanan on visit this week

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:06pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a college basketball player in motion, with their body and movements broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in vibrant shades of blue, gold, and red.West Virginia's pursuit of Boise State transfer Javan Buchanan showcases the program's strategic approach to roster-building through the portal.San Diego Today

According to reports, the West Virginia coaching staff is actively recruiting Boise State transfer forward Javan Buchanan, who will visit Morgantown later this week. Buchanan, a 6'7" 230-pound veteran, spent his first two seasons at the NAIA level before joining Boise State, where he started this past season and increased his production to 12.6 points, 5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.6 blocks per game.

Why it matters

The Mountaineers are looking to bolster their frontcourt depth through the transfer portal, and Buchanan's size, experience, and scoring ability could make him a valuable addition to the roster as West Virginia looks to build on its recent success.

The details

Buchanan, who will have one year of eligibility remaining, is being targeted by West Virginia as a potential bench piece who can play either the three or four position. He had several strong performances this past season, including a 29-point, 13-rebound outing in a triple-overtime loss to San Diego State, and finished the year in double figures in 8 of his final 11 games.

  • The transfer portal officially opened today, April 7, 2026.
  • Buchanan will visit West Virginia later this week.

The players

Javan Buchanan

A 6'7", 230-pound forward who spent his first two seasons at the NAIA level before joining Boise State, where he started this past season and increased his production to 12.6 points, 5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.6 blocks per game.

West Virginia

The men's basketball program at West Virginia University, which is looking to bolster its frontcourt depth through the transfer portal.

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What they’re saying

“While it's still super early to tell what WVU's roster will look like, I would imagine that Buchanan is being viewed as a bench piece who can play the three or the four.”

— Schuyler Callihan, West Virginia Recruiting Analyst

What’s next

Buchanan will visit West Virginia later this week, and the Mountaineers will continue to evaluate him as a potential transfer target.

The takeaway

West Virginia's pursuit of Boise State transfer Javan Buchanan highlights the program's efforts to strengthen its frontcourt depth through the transfer portal, as they look to build on their recent success and compete at a high level in the upcoming season.