Rutgers Scarlet Head Coach ‘Steve Pikiell’ Convey Another Exciting News Of A Talented Forward
Rutgers has secured its first transfer of the offseason with the addition of George Washington forward Darren Buchanan. Buchanan has two years of eligibility left and averaged 10.6 points and 5.8 rebounds last season. He was initially recruited by Rutgers out of high school, later committed to Virginia Tech, and has spent the last two seasons at George Washington.
Rutgers managed to outperform Mississippi State in the competition to sign Buchanan, despite interest from several other schools. Buchanan shared with Scarlet Nation his reasons for choosing Rutgers.
“I chose Rutgers because of the relationship I have with the coaches, which goes back to my high school days. They have consistently shown me genuine support and love since then,” Buchanan said. “They believe I can make an immediate impact on winning.
The 6-foot-7 Buchanan visited Rutgers officially during his high school recruitment and had already built a rapport with the coaching staff.
“My impression of the staff is that they are honest and straightforward people. I really like the staff; they are all good guys, including Coach TJ [Thompson] and Coach [Steve] Pikell,” Buchanan shared with Scarlet Nation. “They’re all great individuals, and I enjoyed talking to them and getting to know them.
TRANSFER FORWARD DETAILS WHY HE COMMITTED TO RUTGERS
Buchanan’s last year was somewhat like two different seasons. In the first 14 games, he was the top scorer for George Washington, averaging 15.7 points and also contributing 7.4 rebounds per game. However, an ankle injury sidelined him for a while and he had to work to get back to his previous level of performance. As a result, his production decreased.
had three players from last year’s roster enter the transfer portal, and Dylan Harper has announced his intention to enter the 2025 NBA Draft. Freshman Ace Bailey is also anticipated to follow by declaring for the draft.
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