Javan Buchanan - College Basketball News & Rumors

New WVU Hoops Depth Chart Projection with Brenen Lorient & Javan Buchanan Eligible A big sigh of relief was let out by West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge on Wednesday when the courts sided with Brenen Lorient and Javan Buc...

OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM

Eligible for 2026-27 Buchanan received an immediate injunction granting him eligibility for the 2026-27 season, per Keenan Cummings of On3.com.

Impact Buchanan will officially join the Mountaineers after a lengthy legal battle for eligibility. The 6-foot-7 transferred from Boise State in the offseason, where he averaged 12.6 points and five rebounds per game for the Broncos last season. Buchanan is expected to be a contributor for West Virginia during the 2026-27 season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

What's Next for WVU's Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan After NCAA Granted Stay One day players are eligible, the next day they're not, then the following day they might be. It's a confusing time in college sports right...

AUGUST 21 • SI.COM

Seeking immediate eligibility Buchanan (not injury related) has filed a lawsuit seeking immediate eligibility for the 2026-27 season, according to Keenan Cummings of On3.com.

Impact Buchanan had his eligibility waiver denied by the NCAA on July 30, but after the ruling allowing seniors from the class of 2022 an extra year of eligibility was approved, Buchanan will rely on it to play a final season in college hoops in 2026-27. Buchanan, a 6-foot-7, 230-pound forward, transferred to West Virginia from Boise State during the offseason. He averaged 12.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in the 2025-26 campaign with the Broncos.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Waiver denied by NCAA Buchanan's eligibility waiver has been denied by the NCAA, Keenan Cummings of On3.com reports.

Impact Buchanan transferred to West Virginia this offseason, but there's now a chance he will not be able to suit up for the Mountaineers. Buchanan has completed four years at the collegiate level -- his first two seasons with Indiana Wesleyan and the last two with Boise State. He will now have to go through the courts in hopes to gain eligibility for the upcoming season.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Former Boise State wing Andrew Meadow commits to Oregon; Center Drew Fielder takes two Big Ten visits A second Boise State men’s basketball transfer portal entrant has found his new home. One day after forward Javan Buchanan committed to West...

APRIL 13 • SI.COM

Former Boise State forward Javan Buchanan, 2025 Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year, commits to West Virginia Former Boise State forward Javan Buchanan has committed to West Virginia, Buchanan told On3’s Joe Tipton on Saturday. The 6-foot-7 Buchanan...

APRIL 11 • SI.COM

Commits to West Virginia Buchanan has committed to West Virginia, according to Nick Schultz of On3.com.

Impact As part of Boise State, Buchanan not only logged his senior season but also recorded more than 30 starts. For the forward's collegiate eligibility to include another year, he must log NCAA permission.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Seeks greener pastures Buchanan will enter the transfer portal, per Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com.

Impact Buchanan had a very solid senior season with Boise State, averaging 12.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. The 6-foot-7 forward also posted 42/32/84 shooting splits. With presumably one year of eligibility remaining, he'll look to join a high-major roster somewhere.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose State secures 84-74 victory in Mountain West Conference Tournament against Boise State

Led by Colby Garland's 22 points, the No. 11 seed San Jose State Spartans defeated the Boise State Broncos 84-74 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Finishes with 28 and 13 Buchanan finished Wednesday's 84-74 loss to San Jose State with 28 points (7-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 14-16 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 36 minutes.

Impact The senior did not have his best shooting game, but he made up for it by getting to the line, and he also grabbed more rebounds than anyone else in this first round contest in the Mountain West Championship. Buchanan has started all 31 games he's played in this year and is averaging 12.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per contest. Boise State will need him if it gets an NCAA Tournament bid.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Fielder scores 33 and Boise State beats San Diego State 86-77

Led by Drew Fielder’s 33 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 86-77

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

San Diego State visits Boise State after Buchanan's 26-point game

Boise State takes on the San Diego State Aztecs after Javan Buchanan scored 26 points in Boise State's 69-53 win against the Fresno State Bulldogs

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Leads Broncos to victory Buchanan ended with 26 points (11-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 69-53 victory over Fresno State.

Impact The senior shot efficiently and led Boise State in scoring for the game. Buchanan is averaging 12.3 points per contest in 2025-26.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Buchanan has 26 in Boise State's 69-53 win against Fresno State

Led by Javan Buchanan's 26 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 69-53 on Saturday

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Andrews' 20 help Boise State knock off Wyoming 72-62

Led by Dylan Andrews' 20 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 72-62 on Tuesday

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Andrews, Boise State take down Nevada 91-87 in OT

Dylan Andrews scored 25 points, including eight in the overtime, as the Boise State Broncos knocked off the Nevada Wolf Pack 91-87 on Tuesday

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Finishes with 23 Buchanan recorded 23 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 91-87 OT win over Nevada.

Impact Buchanan and teammate Dylan Andrews, who scored 25, both finished with more than 20 points in a 91-point effort by the Broncos. The senior is averaging 11.9 points per contest in 2025-26.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Grand Canyon wins 86-69 over Boise State

Led by Jaden Henley's 20 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Boise State Broncos 86-69 on Friday

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Meadow scores 21 as Boise State knocks off Wyoming 81-65

Led by Andrew Meadow's 21 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 81-65

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Starting vs. CSU Buchanan (back) is starting against Colorado State on Friday, per Shaun Goodwin of the Idaho Statesman.

Impact Buchanan missed the Broncos' last game, but he's available once again as he's in the starting five. The forward averages 11.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Looks set to play Buchanan (back) is warming up fully suited and appears set to play for the Broncos on Friday night, per B.J. Rains of BroncoNationNews.com.

Impact Buchanan missed the Broncos' loss to UNLV on Jan. 13, but the forward looks ready to roll in warm-ups, fully suited up and getting shots up with no restrictions. He's not confirmed to be available quite yet, but again, that's where this is trending.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Buchanan (back) is questionable for Friday's game versus Colorado State.

Impact Buchanan missed his first game of the season Tuesday after suffering a back injury in the previous contest. He was initially deemed questionable but ended up not partaking in warmups. With another questionable tag, it will be worth monitoring if Buchanan is able to warm up Friday to leave the door open for a return.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV puts home win streak on the line against Boise State

UNLV looks to continue its three-game home win streak with a victory against Boise State

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Not warming up Buchanan (back) is not warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against UNLV, B.J. Rains of BroncoNationNews.com reports.

Impact Buchanan appears likely to miss his first game of the season with a back injury as the Broncos face off against the Rebels on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-7 senior has started in 16 games this season, averaging 11.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists, and his absence would be significant for a struggling Boise State squad.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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