MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Ross Hodge has announced the signing of Evans Barning Jr. to a grant-in-aid for the 2025-26 season.

Barning is a 6-foot-7, 190-pound forward from Toronto, Ontario. He attended Archbishop Carroll High in Washington, D.C. this past season and averaged 10.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Barning had 13 points and 11 rebounds in a game against DeMatha, had 20 points and 11 rebounds versus Concordia Prep and had 17 points and 15 rebounds against Neumann Gorretti.

“Evans is a versatile forward with great length and athleticism,” Hodge said. “He’s been well-coached throughout his career and has played with other high-level players. His character and willingness to be coached will allow him to continue to grow as a player here at West Virginia. We are excited to have him join us in Morgantown.”

Barning played AAU basketball for Team Durant in the Nike EYBL circuit. He finished the season in a game against Bradley Beal Elite with 29 points and four rebounds while shooting 78.6% from the field.