WVSN Notebook 4/26: WVU Basketball Gains Another Transfer Commitment, Football Loses Player

The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning WVU Athletics.

Update (4:30 PM) –

West Virginia loses its first transfer player this cycle in defensive back Jaylon Shelton.

The New London, Texas native posted a farewell message to WVU and announced his decision to enter the Transfer Portal Wednesday evening. Shelton has three years left of his eligibility.

WVU DB Jaylon Shelton Makes Decision to Enter Transfer Portal

Update (2:50 PM) –

WVU sophomore Celili McCabe has been named the Big 12 Conference’s Track and Field Athlete of the Week.

McCabe adds one more to the trophy cabinet!🏆#HailWV https://t.co/3bKU3SpT3p

— WVU Cross Country/Track & Field (@WVUXCTF) April 26, 2023

Update (1:00 PM) –

West Virginia has received a commitment from Montana State transfer guard RaeQuan Battle on Wednesday afternoon, per his Instagram. Battle becomes the fifth transfer for WVU’s offseason class.

Breaking: WVU Receives Transfer Commitment from Scoring Guard RaeQuan Battle

Update (8:30 AM) – 

JMU transfer DL Isaac Ukwu receives an offer from WVU.

West Virginia Offered! @WVUfootball #HailWV pic.twitter.com/rLnJ01wDg4

— ukwu (@isaacukwu) April 25, 2023

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