Former Virginia Tech Guard Narrows Transfer Portal List to Three Schools

Izaiah Pasha, a former CAA Rookie of the Year, looks to rebuild his reputation at the mid-major level.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:20pm

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Izaiah Pasha, a sophomore guard who spent one season at Virginia Tech, has narrowed his transfer portal list to three mid-major programs: UCSD, Duquesne, and San Francisco. After a disappointing year with the Hokies where he saw limited playing time, Pasha is seeking a fresh start where he can regain the form that made him a sought-after recruit out of Delaware, where he was named the CAA Rookie of the Year in 2024-25.

Why it matters

Pasha's transfer represents a fall from grace for a player who was once considered one of the top young guards in the country. His decision to leave Virginia Tech and drop down to the mid-major level suggests he is focused on finding a program that can help him rebuild his reputation and return to being an impact player.

The details

At Delaware in 2024-25, Pasha started 33 of 34 games, averaged 11.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and a team-high 3.9 assists per game, and earned CAA Rookie of the Year honors. He helped guide the Blue Hens to the CAA title game that season. However, his transition to Virginia Tech did not go as planned, as he appeared in just 18 games and averaged only 8.1 minutes per contest, putting up 2 points per game on 35% shooting.

  • Pasha committed to Virginia Tech over a year ago, turning down significant interest from other major programs.
  • This past season at Virginia Tech, Pasha saw limited playing time, appearing in just 18 games.
  • Pasha has now entered the transfer portal and narrowed his list to three mid-major programs: UCSD, Duquesne, and San Francisco.

The players

Izaiah Pasha

A 6-foot-4 sophomore guard from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania who spent one season at Virginia Tech after earning CAA Rookie of the Year honors at Delaware in 2024-25.

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What’s next

Pasha is currently visiting San Francisco and will make stops at both UCSD and Duquesne later this week before making his final decision on where to transfer.

The takeaway

Pasha's transfer highlights the challenges some highly touted recruits face when transitioning to a major program. By dropping down to the mid-major level, he is prioritizing the opportunity to play a featured role and rebuild his reputation over the prestige of a high-major conference.