Treysen Eaglestaff, the former West Virginia guard, is set to cap his college career with a final season at UC San Diego after a Texas court granted him a preliminary injunction that clears the way for his return.
The injunction not only resolves a legal hurdle but also opens a new chapter for a player whose NBA Summer League stint was brief yet telling.
In two Summer League games with the New York Knicks, Eaglestaff logged just 4.6 minutes per appearance, scoring 1.5 points and dishing out two assists while shooting a paltry 12 percent from the field and 14 percent from three‑point range.
His modest numbers reflect a broader trend: a draft class that appears thinner than the previous year, a circumstance that could hand the guard a second‑round slot if he can demonstrate the defensive intensity that once defined his college game.
At West Virginia, Eaglestaff’s offensive output was limited, averaging only 1.5 points per game and shooting below 33 percent from the field and 26 percent from beyond the arc, but his contributions on the glass and on defense earned commendation from head coach Ross Hodge.
Hodge repeatedly highlighted the guard’s rebounding instincts and ability to disrupt opponents, even as Eaglestaff wrestled with confidence and shot creation early in the season.
A second chance in San Diego
The move to the West Coast brings a fresh campus, a new set of teammates, and a different style of play that may finally allow Eaglestaff to translate his defensive strengths into a more balanced contribution.
Coaches and analysts alike will be watching closely to see whether the guard can convert his limited offensive flashes into a reliable role, especially as the upcoming draft class promises fewer surefire prospects.
If he can sustain his defensive impact and improve his shooting efficiency, the guard could position himself as a late‑blooming prospect, potentially earning a guaranteed contract and a higher draft projection.