
Evans Barning Jr. Exits WVU Basketball for Navarro College
Evans Barning Jr. has left West Virginia University to join Navarro College, prompting the Mountaineers to adjust their roster ahead of a November 2 opener against Niagara.
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Evans Barning Jr. has left West Virginia University to join Navarro College, prompting the Mountaineers to adjust their roster ahead of a November 2 opener against Niagara.

Evans Barning Jr., a 6‑7 forward who did not play for West Virginia in the 2025‑26 season, has signed with Navarro College for the 2026‑27 JUCO season, freeing a scholarship spot after Brenen Lorient's return.

After a quiet freshman season without game action, Evans Barning Jr. has moved on to Navarro College, closing the final link of the 2025-26 WVU roster.

After redshirting his freshman season, Evans Barning Jr. decides to pursue junior‑college basketball, leaving West Virginia. The program is now scouting Jelani McKoy, a Bella Vista Prep guard with strong ties to the coaching staff.

A look at the potential return of Brenen Lorient and its impact on West Virginia University’s 2026‑27 basketball depth chart.

The NCAA has adopted a five-year eligibility framework that bars certain seniors from returning but extends eligibility for others, affecting WVU men's basketball roster decisions and future recruiting.

A statistical outlook for the upcoming season highlights standout performances expected from David Mirkovic, Quentin Coleman and Stefan Vaaks, among others.