West Virginia University entered the 2025‑26 campaign without a genuine three‑level scorer, a deficiency that forced the coaching staff to limit three‑point attempts and rely on a narrow set of offensive options.
The roster featured a handful of players who could score, but each was confined to a single role: Brenen Lorient, despite his shooting ability, managed only two three‑point attempts per game; Honor Huff, hampered by size, was essentially a three‑point specialist; Chance Moore offered a reliable presence near the rim, while Jasper Floyd and Harlan Obioha operated primarily as playmakers, further compressing the team’s scoring depth.
Enter Finley Bizjack, a Butler transfer who was heralded as the missing piece. Described by analysts as a ‘bona fide scorer’, Bizjack arrived with a reputation for versatility and efficiency.
A versatile weapon
In 31 games last season he posted 17.1 points per game, shooting 51.4% in effective field goal percentage, 34.9% from beyond the arc and 85% from the free‑throw line. His true shooting percentage of 57.4% placed him second on the team only behind Lorient, underscoring his scoring consistency.
Bizjack’s game was not limited to perimeter shooting; he could finish at the rim, drive to the basket and create his own shot, a skill set that promised to broaden the Mountaineers’ offensive palette.
His ball security was equally impressive, averaging just 1.2 turnovers per game, while his defensive instincts added a layer of versatility that coach Ross Hodge highlighted as critical for the team’s speed and point‑guard responsibilities.
With Miles Sadler slated to be the primary offensive engine, Bizjack is expected to shoulder the role of the go‑to scorer, a dynamic that could finally give WVU the depth it lacked.