Butler Transfer Finley Bizjack Visiting West Virginia

Mountaineers look to land one of the top scorers in the NCAA transfer portal

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:06pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player in mid-jump shot, with the figure broken into overlapping planes of navy, red, and gold, conveying the dynamic energy and urgency of the recruitment.The Mountaineers hope to land a scoring boost from transfer Finley Bizjack before he visits other programs.Morgantown Today

Butler transfer Finley Bizjack is set to visit West Virginia University tomorrow, and the Mountaineers are hoping to land the talented guard before he takes any other visits. Bizjack, who earned All-Big East Third Team honors this past season after averaging 17.1 points per game, has other visits lined up in the Big 12 and SEC, so WVU is looking to close the deal quickly.

Why it matters

With significant roster turnover this offseason, West Virginia is in need of an experienced scorer who can take pressure off the rest of the team. Bizjack, a 6-foot-4 junior, fits that bill and would be an immediate impact player for the Mountaineers.

The details

Bizjack is coming off a standout season at Butler, where he averaged 17.1 points per game and was named to the All-Big East Third Team. He has set visits with West Virginia, as well as other programs in the Big 12 and SEC. The Mountaineers are hoping to land Bizjack before he takes those other trips, as they know the competition for his services will only intensify once he starts visiting other schools.

  • Bizjack is set to visit West Virginia University tomorrow (April 12, 2026).
  • He has other visits lined up in the Big 12 and SEC in the coming weeks.

The players

Finley Bizjack

A 6-foot-4 junior guard who recently entered the NCAA transfer portal after a standout season at Butler, where he averaged 17.1 points per game and earned All-Big East Third Team honors.

Ross Hodge

The head coach of the West Virginia University men's basketball team, who is hoping to land Bizjack as a key addition to his roster for the upcoming season.

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What they’re saying

“Don't let him leave without a decision. Because once he walks out of Morgantown and starts taking other visits, this thing gets a lot harder.”

— Ross Hodge, Head Coach, West Virginia University

What’s next

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The takeaway

This recruitment highlights the importance of timing and urgency in the NCAA transfer portal, as West Virginia looks to land a proven scorer in Finley Bizjack before he takes visits elsewhere and the competition intensifies.