West Virginia lands Big East transfer after 17.1-PPG season

Finley Bizjack, Butler's leading scorer last year, joins the Mountaineers

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:57pm

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The West Virginia Mountaineers have landed a major commitment from former Butler guard Finley Bizjack, who is coming off a breakout season where he averaged 17.1 points per game. Bizjack is West Virginia's second transfer addition this offseason, joining forward Javan Buchanan from Boise State. The Mountaineers are looking to return to the NCAA Tournament after missing out the last three years.

Why it matters

West Virginia is hoping Bizjack's scoring punch can help them get back to the Big Dance after a three-year drought. The Mountaineers have had coaching instability recently, with three different head coaches in as many seasons since Bob Huggins' departure. Bizjack's arrival, along with a strong recruiting class including guard Miles Sadler, could provide the boost West Virginia needs.

The details

Finley Bizjack played the first three seasons of his college career at Butler, where he was the team's leading scorer last year. He appeared in 31 games, all as a starter, averaging 17.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Bizjack shot 42.6% from the field, 34.9% from 3-point range and 85% from the free-throw line.

  • Bizjack entered the transfer portal after the 2025-26 season at Butler.
  • He committed to West Virginia on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Finley Bizjack

A guard who spent the first three seasons of his college career at Butler, where he was the team's leading scorer last year, averaging 17.1 points per game.

Javan Buchanan

A forward who transferred to West Virginia from Boise State this offseason, joining Bizjack as the Mountaineers' second transfer addition.

Miles Sadler

A highly touted guard who is part of West Virginia's strong recruiting class for the upcoming season.

Ross Hodge

The current head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, who is looking to provide stability after the team had three different coaches in as many seasons.

Bob Huggins

The former head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, who departed the program prior to the recent coaching carousel.

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What they’re saying

“Finley Bizjack is West Virginia's second commitment out of the transfer portal this offseason alongside forward Javan Buchanan from Boise State.”

— Joe Tipton, Reporter

What’s next

The Mountaineers will be looking to get back to the NCAA Tournament in the 2026-27 season after missing out the last three years. West Virginia's new-look roster, featuring Bizjack, Buchanan, and a strong recruiting class, will aim to provide the stability and talent needed to return to the Big Dance.

The takeaway

West Virginia's addition of Finley Bizjack, a proven scorer from the Big East, is a significant boost as the Mountaineers look to end their NCAA Tournament drought. Bizjack's arrival, combined with other offseason moves, could help provide the program with the talent and consistency it has lacked in recent seasons.