2024-25 Men's Basketball Roster

Javan Buchanan and Tyson Degenhart celebrate at mid court
Javan Buchanan being crowned by his team in the locker room.
Photo by: Boise State University
Javan Buchanan attempts a shot in the paint against Butler
Javan Buchanan attempts a jimp shot against San Diego State at ExtraMile Arena
Javan Buchanan & Tyson Degenhart jump in the air and celebrate with a shoulder bump against New Mexico
Javan Buchanan brings the ball up the court against UNLV
Javan Buchanan being interviewed after a game.
Javan Buchanan dunks basketball against Nevada
Javan Buchanan dunking the ball during a game.
Javan Buchanan headshot on a gray backdrop
Jersey Number 22

Javan Buchanan

  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Lafayette, Ind.
  • Position:
    Forward
  • High School:
    Lafayette Jefferson HS
  • Height:
    6-7
  • Prev School:
    Indiana Wesleyan
  • Weight:
    230
  • Major:
    Philosophy/Business
  • NIL Exchange:
    Javan Buchanan

2024-25 Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year

BOISE STATE CAREER
2024-2025 (Junior):
 Appeared in all 37 games (2 starts) in first season as a Bronco ... Named Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year (third Bronco to win a top reserve award) ... Averaged 9.6 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 53.4% (134-for-251) from the field and 81.3% (65-for-80) at the free throw line ... His 53.4 field goal percentage ranked third among all Mountain West athletes (min. 200 att.) ... Scored in double figures 19 times and had three 20-point games ... Made his Boise State debut against Oakland (Nov. 6) and scored nine points ... Nabbed his first double-digit scoring effort with the Broncos and registered 10 points at San Francisco (Nov. 9) ... Set season high in points (28), field goals (11) and three-point field goals (4) versus South Dakota State (Nov. 25) ... Recorded 24 points in his next game against Boston College (Nov. 26) ... Grabbed a season-high eight rebounds versus San Diego State (Jan. 4) ... Had six consecutive double-figure scoring efforts from Jan. 17-Feb. 7 ... Tied career high in blocks (3) and tied season high in rebounds (8) at UNLV (Feb. 4) ... Poured in a team-high 27 points (11-of-13) against Butler in the quarterfinal round of the inaugural College Basketball Crown ... Ended junior season with 355 points, 140 rebounds, 22 assists and 21 blocks.

INDIANA WESLEYAN CAREER
2023-2024 (Sophomore):
Named to the NAIA All-American 1st Team ... Named to the All-Crossroads League 1st Team ... Recorded his 1,000th career point against Columbia (March 15) ... 4th in the NAIA with a 273 made field-goals ... 6th in the NAIA with 718 points ... Played and started in all 35 games for the Wildcats ... Scored a season-high 37 points against Tennessee Southern (March 16) ... Recorded four double-doubles ... Scored in double digits in 32 games, with 15 being for 20+ ... Lead the team in points, rebounds, field goals, free throws, and minutes ... Ended the season with 718 points, 229 rebounds, 90 assists, 38 blocks, and 40 steals.

2022-2023 (Freshman): Named to the Crossroads League All-Freshman Team ... Played in 31 games making 24 starts ... Scored in double digits in 16 games, averaging 12.1 points per game ... Scored first points (8) against No. 25 Indiana Tech (Oct. 29) ... Recorded first career double-double after scoring career-high 41 points and grabbing 11 rebounds against Spring Arbor (Nov. 30) ... Named Crossroads League Player of the week after averaging 28.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in two wins against Spring Arbor (Nov. 30) and No. 5 Marian (Dec. 3) ... Ended the season with 376 points, 133 rebounds, 31 assists, and 22 steals.

HIGH SCHOOL: Had a stellar senior campaign, earning Indiana All-Star honors for his success on the court … Averaged 20.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.8 steals, 2.2 assists and 1.8 blocks per game for a Bronchos team that finished 21-5 in 2021-22 … Tallied eight games with at least 25, and on two occasions, poured in more than 30, including 31 during the IU Health Hoops Classic, a tournament he was named MVP … Finished the season shooting 51% from the floor and was named to the Indiana Large School All-State.

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Thursday, April 17