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WVU Basketball F Evans Barning Jr. Enters Transfer Portal
The freshman forward from Toronto spent one season redshirting with the Mountaineers.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:37pm
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The departure of a promising young player leaves West Virginia's basketball program facing an uncertain future.Morgantown TodayWest Virginia basketball freshman forward Evans Barning Jr. has entered the transfer portal after one season with the Mountaineers. Barning, a 6-foot-7 forward from Toronto, Canada, enrolled early at WVU last offseason after reclassifying but did not see any playing time this past season, redshirting instead.
Why it matters
Barning's decision to enter the transfer portal is a setback for the WVU basketball program, which was hoping the young forward could develop and contribute in the coming seasons. His departure leaves the Mountaineers with one fewer scholarship player as they look to rebuild their roster for the future.
The details
Barning, who played his final high school season at Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C., averaged 10.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He also competed on the AAU circuit for Team Durant, where he put up 8.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest. However, Barning did not see any game action during his one year at West Virginia, instead redshirting the 2025-26 season.
- Barning entered the transfer portal on April 6, 2026.
The players
Evans Barning Jr.
A 6-foot-7 freshman forward from Toronto, Canada who enrolled early at West Virginia last offseason after reclassifying, but redshirted the 2025-26 season without seeing any playing time.
Sam Keyser
A reporter who first broke the news of Barning entering the transfer portal on X.
What they’re saying
“West Virginia freshman Evans Barning Jr. is entering the transfer portal, source told @LeagueRDY.”
— Sam Keyser, Reporter
What’s next
Barning will now explore transfer options at other programs where he can potentially earn more playing time and continue developing his game.
The takeaway
Barning's decision to enter the transfer portal is an early setback for the WVU basketball team, which was hoping the young forward could contribute in the coming seasons. His departure leaves the Mountaineers with one fewer scholarship player as they look to rebuild their roster for the future.
