West Virginia Guard Jayden Forsythe Enters Transfer Portal

Freshman guard played limited minutes in 2022-23 season.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:13am

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West Virginia University guard Jayden Forsythe, a highly-touted freshman recruit, has announced his intention to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. Forsythe made just five appearances and played a total of 20 minutes last season for the Mountaineers.

Why it matters

Forsythe was a top-100 recruit coming out of high school, holding offers from several major programs before signing with West Virginia. His decision to transfer represents a setback for the Mountaineers, who are looking to rebuild their roster after a disappointing season.

The details

Forsythe, a native of Brooklyn, New York, attended Westtown School in Pennsylvania, where he averaged 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. He shot 38.1% from 3-point range and was ranked as a top-five recruit in Pennsylvania for the Class of 2025. Forsythe was the only player on the EYBL circuit to shoot more than 40% from 3-point range on 75-plus attempts, averaging 9.5 points per game for Team Final at the Peach Jam while shooting 39% from deep.

  • Forsythe entered the transfer portal on April 8, 2026.

The players

Jayden Forsythe

A freshman guard for the West Virginia Mountaineers who has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after a limited role in his first season.

Joe Tipton

A reporter for On3 who first reported Forsythe's intention to enter the transfer portal.

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What they’re saying

“Forsythe will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to Joe Tipton of On3.”

— Joe Tipton, Reporter

What’s next

Forsythe will now explore transfer options as he looks to find a new program where he can have a more significant role and playing time.

The takeaway

Forsythe's decision to transfer represents a setback for West Virginia, who were hoping the highly-touted recruit could contribute immediately. However, the move also opens up an opportunity for other young players on the roster to step up and earn more playing time.