West Virginia basketball transfer Javan Buchanan denied NCAA waiver

West Virginia University forward Javan Buchanan, a 6‑foot‑7 transfer from Boise State, sought a NCAA waiver for a fifth year of eligibility for the 2026‑27 season. The NCAA denied the waiver, stating the new age‑based five‑for‑five rule eliminated future waivers after the July 31 deadline.

Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge confirmed the waiver is out of process and the next steps involve legal actions such as injunctions or temporary restraining orders. WVU currently has 14 players on its roster and can add one more; if Buchanan obtains eligibility through the courts, the team could adjust its roster composition accordingly.