Treysen Eaglestaff’s season didn’t just start slow - it started with a thud. Through the first third of the year, the North Dakota transfer looked out of sync and overwhelmed.
His shot wasn’t falling, his confidence seemed shaken, and West Virginia’s offense - which relies heavily on perimeter spacing - was feeling the ripple effects. When Eaglestaff struggled, so did the Mountaineers.
Over his first 12 games, he was hitting just 27.8% from beyond the arc and posting an offensive rating under 100. For a team that needed him to be a floor-spacer and a scoring threat, that was a problem.
But here’s the thing about college basketball - it’s a long season, and narratives can flip fast. Since December 22, Eaglestaff has done just that.
He’s not only found his rhythm - he’s become a key contributor on a team that desperately needed a spark. Over the last six games, he’s averaged 13.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while shooting over 41% from deep.
And this isn’t empty production against soft defenses. We’re talking about performances against Kansas, Houston, Iowa State, and Cincinnati - teams that don’t exactly give you open looks.
Against Cincinnati in particular, Eaglestaff delivered in the clutch, drilling the game-clinching shot in the final minute. That’s not just a hot hand - that’s a player stepping into the moment.
The numbers back up what the eye test has started to show: this is a different version of Treysen Eaglestaff. He’s playing with confidence, and it’s showing in every facet of his game.
Those 2.3 assists per game aren’t just incidental - West Virginia is running actions through him, trusting him to initiate and make decisions. And he’s delivering.
It’s worth remembering that at North Dakota, he played a bit of a point-forward role despite his 6-foot-6 frame. That versatility is starting to show up in Morgantown.
His season-long numbers have climbed as a result: 9.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists per game, with a 107.3 offensive rating and 33% shooting from three. Considering how rough the first 12 games were, that’s a testament to his resilience.
He’s bought into what Ross Hodge is preaching, especially on the glass. At UND, he wasn’t known for rebounding - now, he’s become a strong positional rebounder who’s making impact plays without needing the ball in his hands constantly.
Sure, he still gets beat on defense here and there. That’s part of the development curve.
But right now, he’s contributing in ways that go beyond the box score. He’s spacing the floor, moving the ball, rebounding, and - most importantly - playing with belief.
Treysen Eaglestaff isn’t a bust. He’s a bounce-back story in the making, and if this current stretch is any indication, he’s just getting started.