North Texas Transfer Expected to Choose Between West Virginia and the NBA Draft

Brenen Lorient is at the top of Ross Hodge's transfer portal big board.

Nov 13, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; North Texas Mean Green forward Brenen Lorient (6) works around Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Femi Odukale (11) during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge is staying busy working the phones in the transfer portal, hoping to develop enough of a relationship and trust to land some of the best talent available. There is one player, however, who he won't have to deliver much of a pitch to - North Texas transfer Brenen Lorient.

According to Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress, Lorient "is expected to follow Ross Hodge to WVU if he withdraws from the draft."

North Texas forward, Brenen Lorient, will enter the transfer portal and test the 2025 NBA Draft waters, I’m told.

Ridiculous athlete at 6’9” with crazy vertical pop as a rim-finisher and shot blocker.

Expected to follow Ross Hodge to WVU if he withdraws from the draft. pic.twitter.com/ykdiye0HDv
— Jon Chepkevich (@JonChep) April 5, 2025

The withdrawal deadline for the 2025 NBA Draft is June 15th at 5 p.m. ET, but most players will make their decision well before then. The NBA Combine is from May 11-18th in Chicago, and those who are seriously considering a return to college will have their feedback returned in plenty of time.

Lorient was arguably the Mean Green's best player this past season despite not starting a single game. He averaged 11.7 points and 4.9 rebounds - both finishing second on the team - in addition to 1.4 assists and 1.1 blocks per game. At season's end, Lorient was named the American Athletic Conference's Sixth Man of the Year and was an All-AAC selection.

Much of Lorient's offensive prowess is attacking the basket and putting pressure on the rim. He's not much of a threat from three-point land, but he can certainly knock down shots from deep when he takes them. This past season, he went 11/23 (47%), which is a 24% increase from the previous season on 10 more attempts.

MORE STORIES FROM WEST VIRGINIA ON SI