West Virginia’s program has been exceptionally active in the NCAA transfer portal this spring and summer, with movement spanning football, men’s basketball, and baseball. The Mountaineers have not only seen outgoing names—across multiple sports—but have aggressively revitalized rosters through both additions and departures.
🏈 Football:
Head coach Rich Rodriguez’s return has sparked a flurry of transfer activity. Over 30 players entered the portal, prompting a dramatic roster shakeup . Among the notable incoming talent are nine prominent transfers committed since April’s spring window closed . The additions include:
Darrian Lewis, a three‑star defensive back from Akron who totaled 74 tackles and 15 pass breakups .
Carson Lee, a versatile interior offensive lineman who started ten games at Mississippi State and Eastern Michigan .
Jaylan Knighton, a SMU running back with a 745-yard, seven-touchdown season .
Others such as TE Jordan McCants (Jacksonville State), OL Malik Agbo (Texas), and LB John Lewis (UNLV) .
Additionally, JUCO running back Cyncir Bowers, fresh off a 1,008-yard freshman season, recently committed to WVU, adding depth and youth to the backfield . The official 2025 football roster records 28 new arrivals, including standout names like Jarod Bowie, Max Brown (QB, Charlotte transfer), and Ty’kieast Crawford (Arkansas) .
🏀 Men’s Basketball:
Ross Hodge inherited a thin roster and has lost several contributors to the portal—most recently forwards Haris Elezovic and Abraham Oyeadier . Meanwhile, veterans like Amani Hansberry remained committed but are attracting outside attention . WVU has built a tracker to identify both departures and potential targets—such as North Dakota’s Treysen Eaglestaff, who ultimately committed elsewhere before re-entering the portal .
⚾ Baseball:
The Mountaineers’ historic 2025 season—including winning the Clemson Regional and appearing in back‑to‑back Super Regionals—was accompanied by roster flux. Pitcher Gavin Van Kempen (6.13 ERA in 13 starts) and infielder Chase Swaim (.321/.400/.455 line) have both entered the portal, the latter seeking his third collegiate stop .
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Overall outlook:
WVU’s coaching staffs are strategically overhauling their rosters. Football shows the biggest shakeup, with depth added across key positions to fill priority spots. Basketball is in full rebuild mode with core departures and structured scouting. Baseball looks for targeted turnover after a breakthrough year. The aggressive portal presence underscores a coordinated effort—from the Big 12 football culture to maintaining postseason baseball prowess and retooling a deep-bench basketball squad.
Expect final rosters to take shape soon, as spring arrivals set the foundation for WVU’s athletic trajectory heading into the next season.