How WVU Basketball Transfers Are Doing This Season at Their New Schools

Checking on some familiar faces at new places.

Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) reacts during the second half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images / Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

When Darian DeVries took over as the West Virginia head coach, he had to replace essentially the entire roster. Some players entered the portal for better opportunities, while some may have been directed that way by the new staff.

Today, we look at how those players who transferred out of WVU last offseason are doing at their new school.

Jeremiah Bembry (Oakland)

Oct 20, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jeremiah Bembry (2) dribbles while defended by Michigan Wolverines forward Sam Walters (24) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Bembry transferred to West Virginia from Florida State and found himself buried deep on the bench last season, only seeing action in eight games. He moved down a level, hoping to find more playing time at a mid-major, but that hasn't worked out so far. He's appeared in nine games this season and hasn't played since January 2nd. I haven't been able to confirm, but it appears he may be out with an injury. Even when he did play earlier in the season, he was only seeing 3.2 minutes per game.

Noah Farrakhan (Hampton)

Mar 2, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Josh Eilert honors West Virginia Mountaineers guard Noah Farrakhan (1) before the game for scoring his 1,000th point earlier this week at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images / Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Former WVU interim head coach Josh Eilert once dubbed Farrakhan as "the future of WVU basketball." His athleticism and skillset on the offensive end made him an intriguing player, and to be honest, the Mountaineers probably could have used him this season as the backup to Javon Small.

In 25 games this season with the Pirates, he's averaging 13.5 points, three rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 42% from the floor and 34% from deep. Hampton is seven games out of first place in their conference, so unless they go on a run and win their conference tournament, they won't be going dancing.

Josiah Harris (Akron)

Feb 26, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Josiah Harris (22) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images / Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Harris is technically the fourth-leading scorer for Akron, but he's only played in six games this season. Unfortunately, he is out for the remainder of the year with a shoulder injury. The Zips are 20-5 on the season and are a perfect 12-0 in league play. The former Mountaineer averaged 8.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and two assists per game.

Kobe Johnson (Saint Louis)

Feb 24, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Kobe Johnson (2) sets the offense against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images / Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Kobe Johnson is enjoying a career year with the Billikens, averaging 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, and is finally living up to his offensive potential. As a matter of fact, Johnson has shot the lights out this season, hitting at a 58% clip from the field and 40.4% from three. That being said, he's only averaging 4.9 field goal attempts per game. Still, when he's shooting it, he's connecting. Saint Louis is nowhere near the tournament bubble and will need to win its conference tournament to get in.

Kerr Kriisa (Kentucky)

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa watches the action from the bench during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images / Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kriisa joins the list of West Virginia transfers who are currently sidelined with an injury. He injured his foot earlier in the season, underwent surgery back in December, and is out indefinitely. Before he was sidelined, Kriisa averaged 4.4 points and 3.8 assists off the bench for Mark Pope's Wildcats, seeing roughly 17 minutes per game.

Pat Suemnick (Oklahoma State)

Feb 12, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys forward Patrick Suemnick (24) controls the ball as TCU Horned Frogs center Malick Diallo (32) defends during the first half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Suemnick initially committed to DePaul in the transfer portal but eventually flipped his decision to Oklahoma State. During his matchup against West Virginia earlier this season, Suemnick scored three points and pulled down three boards. He hasn't been nearly as active for the Cowboys, posting just three points and two rebounds a game, but did just have a 10-point, 4-rebound performance in their win over Arizona State on Feb. 9.

Seth Wilson (Akron)

Akron Zips guard Seth Wilson (14) celebrates with fans after beating Ball State in an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. / Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Wilson has split time as a starter and bench piece this season for the Zips. In 24 games (12 starts), he's averaging 5.9 points, two rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting the ball at a 39.5% clip from the field and 34.6% from three. He's reached double figures five times this season with his season-high of 18 points coming against Central Michigan.

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