West Virginia forward DJ Thomas enters transfer portal

The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 6.6 points and 2.1 rebounds as a freshman.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:37pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player's movements broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of navy, green, and orange.The departure of West Virginia forward DJ Thomas opens up a scholarship, as the Mountaineers look to rebuild their roster through the transfer portal.Allen Today

West Virginia forward DJ Thomas, a former standout at Allen High School in Texas, has entered the NCAA transfer portal after one season with the Mountaineers. Thomas, a 6-foot-9, 225-pound forward, averaged 6.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per game during his freshman campaign.

Why it matters

Thomas was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, where he was a standout player at Allen High. His decision to enter the transfer portal is a notable loss for the West Virginia basketball program as they look to rebuild and improve upon a disappointing season.

The details

Thomas joined West Virginia as part of the 2025 recruiting class. As a senior at Allen High, he averaged 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, earning UIL 6A All-Region honors. He also helped lead Allen to the Class 6A Division I semifinals and the Throne National Championship game, where he scored 25 points and was named to the All-Tournament Team.

  • Thomas spent one season with the West Virginia Mountaineers, playing during the 2025-26 campaign.
  • On April 7, 2026, it was reported that Thomas has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

The players

DJ Thomas

A 6-foot-9, 225-pound forward who spent one season with the West Virginia Mountaineers after a standout high school career at Allen High School in Texas.

Allen High School

The high school in Allen, Texas where DJ Thomas played before joining the West Virginia Mountaineers.

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What they’re saying

“Thomas spent one season in Morgantown after joining the program as part of the 2025 recruiting class.”

— Sam Kayser

What’s next

Thomas' decision to enter the transfer portal opens up a scholarship for West Virginia, and the program will now look to fill that spot with another recruit. It remains to be seen where Thomas will land next, but he will have several options as a former highly touted high school prospect.

The takeaway

The loss of DJ Thomas is a setback for the West Virginia basketball program, which was hoping the talented forward could be a key contributor moving forward. His decision to enter the transfer portal highlights the continued challenges of roster management and player retention that all college basketball programs face in the modern era.