Georgia Tech transfer center Mouhamed Sylla commits to West Virginia
Mouhamed Sylla is officially on the move. After entering the transfer portal earlier this offseason, the former Georgia Tech center has committed to the West Virginia Mountaineers , according to On3’s Joe Tipton. It gives the program a major boost in the frontcourt.
Sylla arrived with the Yellow Jackets as a highly regarded four-star prospect in the Class of 2025, and he wasted little time making an impact during his freshman campaign. In 16 games, the Senegal native averaged 9. 6 points, 7.
2 rebounds and 1. 2 blocks per contest, emerging as one of the team’s most productive players despite limited availability. He scored in double figures in 10 of those 16 appearances and finished the season as Georgia Tech’s fifth-leading scorer, second-leading rebounder and top shot blocker.
However, his momentum was cut short by an ankle injury that sidelined him for the final 12 games of the year. Even so, Sylla’s production and upside made him one of the more intriguing big men in the portal. His departure came amid significant changes in Atlanta.
Georgia Tech parted ways with head coach Damon Stoudamire after three seasons, following a 42-55 overall record and no NCAA Tournament appearances. In response, the program turned to Scott Cross, who arrived after a successful run at Troy that included multiple NCAA Tournament berths: “We will build a culture defined by discipline, toughness and accountability,” Cross said upon taking the job. Alas, Sylla won’t be part of that rebuild.