BOOM! Ross Hodge Lands First Portal Prize in Boise State Transfer!

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia The Rebuild is ON! Ross Hodge Lands a Big One! West Virginia Basketball has officially landed its first major piece of the 2026 transfer portal cycle! Former Boise State standout and Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year Javan Buchanan is headed to Morgantown, and the Mountaineer faithful have every reason to be hyped. Standing at 6'7" and 230 lbs, Buchanan is the definition of a "matchup nightmare." Whether he’s bruising in the paint, hitting 82% from the charity stripe, or stepping out to knock down the three, he brings a veteran presence that Ross Hodge needs to ignite this roster. On today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, we’re breaking down: The Fit: How Buchanan’s versatility fits into the Hodge system. The Resume: From NAIA All-American to a proven Mountain West bucket-getter. The Momentum: Is this the spark that leads to a massive portal haul for the Gold and Blue? The roster rebuild is officially underway—don’t miss a second of the analysis! Hashtags #WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia #Big12 #WVUBasketball #HailWV #RossHodge #Javan Buchanan #TransferPortal #CollegeBasketball #LockedOnWVU #MountaineerNation #CueCountryRoads