Former West Virginia guard Honor Huff plans to enter NCAA transfer portal, seek eligibility

Honor Huff, a former guard for the West Virginia Mountaineers, is set to transfer to another NCAA institution. Standing at 5-foot-10, Huff is currently in the transfer portal, aiming to secure eligibility for a fifth year of college basketball. Huff, who began his collegiate basketball journey at VMI in 2021, had a one-year layoff after transferring to Chattanooga in 2022.

During his time at Chattanooga, he earned two All-SoCon selections. Last season, Huff contributed significantly, averaging 16.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, with a 35.4 percent three-point shooting rate. He played all 35 games of the season, including 18 in the Big 12 conference. Despite this being his sixth season overall, Huff's situation hinges on the fact he would only be in his fifth year of college basketball, considering his redshirt year.

A hearing is scheduled for October 28 to determine his eligibility. The NCAA is currently grappling with the Class of 2022's cases, including Huff's, as they enforce eligibility rules that previously granted four seasons to athletes. However, a new NCAA rule, implemented in the summer, provides players from the 2023 class onwards with five years of eligibility, while eliminating the complex list of exceptions that previously allowed athletes to extend their college careers beyond the traditional four years.

This new rule also includes provisions for added years due to religious missions or pregnancy. The NCAA's new rule went into effect before the start of the 2023-24 season, allowing many players to present their cases in front of a judge prior to the new season and potentially secure an injunction. For the latest transfers and updates, readers can follow On3's Transfer Portal wire, Instagram account, and Twitter account.