Broncos Down Five Starters After Andrew Meadow Enters Transfer Portal

Boise State men's basketball team faces major roster turnover with all five starters from last season departing.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:55pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented forms of basketball players in motion, with their bodies and the court broken down into overlapping planes of earthy colors, conceptually representing the significant roster changes facing the Boise State men's basketball team.The departure of Boise State's entire starting lineup leaves the program facing a major roster overhaul as it looks to rebuild for the upcoming season.Boise Today

The Boise State men's basketball team will have a significantly different look next season, as all five starters from the 2025-26 season have departed the program. The latest departure is Andrew Meadow, who has entered the transfer portal, joining teammates Dylan Andrews, Javan Buchanan, Drew Fielder, and RJ Keene in leaving the Broncos. Meadow was an immediate contributor as a true freshman, becoming a starter and averaging over 12 points per game in his sophomore and junior seasons.

Why it matters

Boise State is facing a major roster overhaul, losing all five starters from last season. This will be a significant challenge for the program as they look to rebuild and remain competitive in the upcoming season. The departures highlight the increasing trend of players entering the transfer portal, which has become a common occurrence in college basketball.

The details

Andrew Meadow, who had been a starter for the Broncos the past two seasons, has entered the transfer portal, joining four of his fellow starters from last year. Dylan Andrews and Javan Buchanan are out of eligibility, while Meadow, Drew Fielder and RJ Keene will all be entering the portal. This leaves Boise State with just four players who appeared in more than half their games last season, including sophomore Pearson Carmichael and true freshmen Aginaldo Neto, Spencer Ahrens and Bhan Buom. Julian Bowie, who took a step away from basketball last season, is also expected to return.

  • Meadow entered the transfer portal on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • The transfer portal will officially open on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, following the National Championship game on Monday.

The players

Andrew Meadow

A former starter for the Boise State men's basketball team, Meadow averaged over 12 points per game in his sophomore and junior seasons.

Dylan Andrews

A former starter for the Boise State men's basketball team who is out of eligibility.

Javan Buchanan

A former starter for the Boise State men's basketball team who is out of eligibility, but may enter the transfer portal in case he is granted an extra year.

Drew Fielder

A former starter for the Boise State men's basketball team who will be entering the transfer portal.

RJ Keene

A former starter for the Boise State men's basketball team who will be entering the transfer portal.

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What’s next

Boise State will need to quickly rebuild its roster for the 2026-27 season, with the team currently having just 10 players set to be on the roster, including one incoming freshman.

The takeaway

Boise State is facing a major challenge in rebuilding its men's basketball team after losing all five starters from last season. The high number of departures, including through the transfer portal, highlights the increasing fluidity of rosters in college basketball and the need for programs to continuously develop new talent to remain competitive.