With the 2025 college basketball season fast approaching, it marks the third year in a row that the West Virginia men’s team faces a lot of question marks. Read more: Treysen Eaglestaff set to lead revamped men’s basketball roster
New head coach Ross Hodge enters his first season after spending the last three seasons at North Texas. At the same time, he brings with him a fully revamped roster filled with new faces.
Among those, senior guard Treysen Eaglestaff looks to be one who can lead the Mountaineers in not only scoring, but also leadership and experience.
Who is Eaglestaff?
Eagletstaff is a 6-foot-6 guard from Bismarck, North Dakota. He was unranked out of high school and chose to attend his home-state college, North Dakota.
Eaglestaff shone while at UND, quickly making a name for himself across college basketball. He averaged nine points per game while playing just 21 minutes per game as a freshman.
There, he first showcased his abilities from behind the arc, hitting 38 three-pointers for the season.
As a sophomore, Eaglestaff improved across the board. With his minutes increased, so did his impact by averaging 14.4 points per game. He also made 80 three-pointers, increasing his percentage from 34 in his freshman season to 38.
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However, it was his junior campaign that proved he was one of the elite scorers in the country. His points per game jumped to 18.9, as well as a career high of 2.8 assists. His percentage took a slight dip at 35, but he still managed to make 84 three-pointers for the season.
Eaglestaff also had his best performances when the lights were the brightest. When North Dakota took on the then No. 6-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, Eaglestaff orchestrated a 40-point outburst. Only two of those points came from the charity stripe.
When it came to play in the Summit League tournament, he helped lead North Dakota to a win over South Dakota State after scoring 51 points, including eight three-pointers.
How He Fits at WVU
After North Dakota failed to reach the NCAA tournament, Eaglestaff chose to make the tough decision and leave not only the school he spent the last three seasons at, but also his home state.
After a brief stint in the NBA Draft process, he chose to return for his senior season.
He originally committed to South Carolina, but after a visit with head coach Ross Hodge, Eaglestaff shockingly flipped his commitment to WVU.
Now on the roster, he is primed to be one of the leading contributors this season. His ability as a three-level scorer will certainly help the Mountaineers offensively.
Paired with arguably the nation’s best three-point shooter last season, Honor Huff, Eaglestaff will force opposing defenses to be constantly wary anywhere on the court.
He has also proven to be a capable defender as he recorded at least one steal in 23 games last season. His length also allows him to be able to guard multiple positions on the court.
Eagletstaff has also shown that he can raise his game when it matters the most. Whether it be against a superior opponent like Alabama or in a must-win situation, he consistently rose to the occasion.
This year’s West Virginia team looks drastically different from years past. But with Eaglestaff leading the way, the Mountaineers have the pieces to make serious waves in their first season under head coach Ross Hodge.
