WVU Transfer Target RJ Sunahara Commits to Georgia

D-II Player of the Year heads to the SEC instead of Morgantown.

West Virginia has reached out to a large number of players in the transfer portal this offseason but has had a high success rate at landing the ones they pursue heavily. One, however, did get away. 

RJ Sunahara of Nova Southeastern canceled his visit to West Virginia and yesterday, announced his commitment to Georgia.

Nova Southeastern transfer RJ Sunahara, the Division II Player of the Year, has committed to Georgia, he tells @On3sports.

The 6-8 forward averaged 18.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists this past season.

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Sunahara was the D-II Player of the Year and helped lead the Sharks to a national championship over the West Liberty Hilltoppers, which is located near Wheeling. Sunahara notched 28 points in that game on 12/17 shooting to go along with nine rebounds and an assist. For the season, Sunahara averaged 18.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.

He will have one year of eligibility remaining.

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