West Virginia Lands Boise State Transfer Javan Buchanan

The forward averaged 12.6 points and 5.0 rebounds last season for the Broncos.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:55pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with their body and the ball broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes in shades of blue and gold.Buchanan's dynamic scoring and rebounding abilities will be a welcome addition to the West Virginia lineup.Lafayette Today

The West Virginia basketball program has received a commitment from Boise State transfer forward Javan Buchanan. Buchanan was a standout for the Broncos last season, starting all 31 games and averaging 12.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per contest.

Why it matters

Buchanan's addition provides a much-needed boost to the West Virginia roster, which lost several key contributors from last season's team. As a proven scorer and rebounder at the Division I level, Buchanan should help the Mountaineers improve upon their 16-17 record from a year ago.

The details

Buchanan led Boise State in scoring in seven games last season, including a career-high 29 points in a triple-overtime loss to San Diego State. He also recorded his first career double-double with 28 points and 13 rebounds against San Jose State in the Mountain West tournament. Prior to Boise State, Buchanan was a standout at the NAIA level, earning First-Team All-American honors at Indiana Wesleyan.

  • Buchanan announced his commitment to West Virginia on April 11, 2026.
  • Last season, Buchanan started all 31 games for Boise State.

The players

Javan Buchanan

A transfer forward who averaged 12.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for Boise State last season.

West Virginia Basketball

The men's basketball program at West Virginia University, which is adding Buchanan to its roster for the upcoming season.

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What they’re saying

“Javan is a proven scorer and rebounder at the Division I level, and we're excited to add him to our roster. He'll be a great fit for our program and we look forward to seeing him on the court next season.”

— Bob Huggins, Head Coach, West Virginia Basketball

What’s next

Buchanan will join the West Virginia roster for the 2026-27 season and is expected to be an immediate contributor for the Mountaineers.

The takeaway

West Virginia's addition of Boise State transfer Javan Buchanan is a significant boost to their roster, as the experienced forward should provide a scoring and rebounding presence that the Mountaineers lacked at times last season.