West Virginia
Pair of Transfers Contacted by West Virginia Basketball
West Virginia Basketball has recently reached out to transfers Ken Evans (G – Jackson State) and John Tonje (G – Missouri), they tell The Portal Report and WV Sports Now.
Evans (6-foot-4) is the reigning SWAC Player of the Year. Evans has most recently heard from FAU, Hawaii, Minnesota and West Virginia and is trying to finalize a visit with Mississippi State for the upcoming weekend. Evans averaged 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals through 32 games with Jackson State this year. The Jackson, Ms. native spent five years with the Tigers, redshirting his first season.
Evans has one year of eligibility remaining.
Tonje (6-foot-6) has heard from Arizona State, DePaul, Grand Canyon, Iowa, Iowa State, Louisville, New Mexico, TCU, Virginia and others. Tonje began his career at Colorado State, where he averaged 14.6 points and 4.7 rebounds during his senior season. The Omaha, Ne. native transferred to Missouri last season but dealt with a foot injury throughout the whole year. Tonje appeared in eight games, averaging 2.6 points in 9.8 minutes.
Tonje has one year of eligibility left.
WVU has landed one transfer commitment with DeVries so far this offseason and has lost Josiah Harris (F), Seth Wilson (G), Patrick Suemnick (F), Kerr Kriisa (G), Jeremiah Bembry (G), Kobe Johnson (G) and Ali Ragab (C). WVU also has a high school commitment from former Drake signee KJ Tenner.
WV Sports Now will keep you up to date on the latest transfer portal recruiting news for West Virginia.
West Virginia Basketball Transfer Portal Guide for 2024 Offseason
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West Virginia
Morrisey signs Baylea’s Law, increasing criminal penalties in W.Va. for DUI causing death
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey officially signed House Bill 4712 into law on Friday.
The bill, better known as Baylea’s Law, increases criminal penalties against those who are convicted of driving under the influence resulting in death. The bill is named after Baylea Bower, a 24-year-old woman from Boone County who was killed in a car crash on Easter in 2025 caused by a drunk driver.
The bill passed the House in February, with several of Bower’s family and friends gathered at the West Virginia Capitol in support of the bill.
“Obviously we’re going to be heartbroken,” Bower’s friend India Henderson said. “We have the lifetime sentence of not having Baylea. But if this does help save a life in the future and cause someone to not want to go out and cause this tragedy, then that is a win.”
In accordance with the passage of the bill, Baylea’s Law will take effect on June 12.
“West Virginia will no longer allow those who drive while impaired to escape the full weight of justice,” Morrisey said Friday in a press release. “Baylea’s Law gives our legal system the teeth to demand absolute accountability for the most heartbreaking crimes. Today, our laws stand firmly on the side of victims and their families.”
Specifically, Baylea’s Law introduces the offense of aggravated DUI resulting in death, which will carry the following mandatory sentences, according to a release from Morrisey’s office:
- Five to 30 years in prison
- Fine of $2,000 to $10,000
- Lifetime revocation of the offender’s driver’s license
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