Could Kevin Pittsnogle's Son Follow in His Father's Footsteps?

The next generation of Pittsnogles could be headed to the Division I level.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Former West Virginia Mountaineers star Kevin Pittsnogle announced on X (Twitter) that his son, Kwynsie Pittsnogle, has entered the transfer portal after redshirting his freshman season at Division II Lees-McRae. Kwynsie, a 6'10" forward, is described as having a high basketball IQ and the ability to shoot the three-pointer, traits that made his father a standout player for the Mountaineers in the early 2000s.

Why it matters

Kevin Pittsnogle is a beloved figure in Morgantown, having helped lead West Virginia to the Elite Eight of the 2005 NCAA Tournament with his unique combination of size and perimeter shooting. The prospect of his son potentially following in his footsteps at the Division I level has generated significant excitement among Mountaineer fans.

The details

Kwynsie Pittsnogle redshirted the 2025-26 season as a freshman at Division II Lees-McRae. He is now entering the transfer portal in search of a better fit, with four years of eligibility remaining as a redshirt freshman. Kwynsie is described as a 6'10" forward with a high basketball IQ and the ability to shoot the three-pointer, similar traits to those that made his father a standout player.

  • Kwynsie Pittsnogle redshirted the 2025-26 season as a freshman at Division II Lees-McRae.
  • Kwynsie Pittsnogle is now entering the transfer portal to find a better fit.

The players

Kevin Pittsnogle

A former star player for the West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team, known for his unique combination of size and perimeter shooting ability.

Kwynsie Pittsnogle

The son of Kevin Pittsnogle, a 6'10" forward who redshirted the 2025-26 season as a freshman at Division II Lees-McRae and is now entering the transfer portal.

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What they’re saying

“@KPittsnogle24 redshirted this year as a freshman at Division 2 Lees McRae this past year. He is now entering the transfer portal to find a better fit for himself. He will be a redshirt freshman next year and is 6'10 very high iq with ability to shoot the three. Reach out! Share.”

— Kevin Pittsnogle (X (Twitter)

What’s next

Kwynsie Pittsnogle will be a redshirt freshman next season as he looks to transfer to a new program that can provide him with a better fit.

The takeaway

The prospect of another Pittsnogle potentially suiting up for the West Virginia Mountaineers has generated significant excitement among the team's fanbase, as they remember the impact Kevin Pittsnogle had on the program during his playing days.