It’s celebration time in Morgantown—but hold the cake for now. West Virginia University star guard Javon Small has just received an official invite to the NBA Draft Combine, following a scorching streak that’s turned heads across the nation—and possibly melted a few rims. With a jaw-dropping 46 three-pointers over his last stretch of games, Small is making a loud case for himself as one of the most lethal shooters in college basketball heading into the 2025 NBA Draft.
The announcement came earlier this week and sent a wave of excitement through Mountaineer Nation. While the WVU coaching staff remained composed and professional, sources say there may or may not have been spontaneous cheering in the film room—and at least one assistant coach tried to moonwalk.
Small, known for his smooth shooting stroke, court vision, and clutch decision-making, has become a fan favorite in Morgantown. His recent performances—lighting up defenses from the arc and leading WVU through key Big 12 wins—have elevated him from “solid starter” to “NBA radar alert” status. Scouts are now eyeing him not just as a late-second round sleeper, but a potential high-upside steal.
When asked about the Combine invite, Small humbly replied, “It’s a blessing. I’ve worked for this moment, and I’m just thankful to represent WVU at that level. But we still got games to play.” That kind of grounded mindset—paired with 46 deep bombs—might be exactly what NBA front offices are looking for.
WVU Head Coach Ross Hodge praised Small’s work ethic and leadership, saying, “Javon’s the kind of guy who makes everyone around him better. He shows up early, stays late, and never lets the hype get to him. The Combine invite is well-deserved.”
Back on campus, students and fans are buzzing. A spontaneous tweet from the official WVU basketball page simply read: “Cake? Maybe later. 🔥46 THREES🔥 #NBACombine #MountaineerMade.”
While the team prepares for their next showdown, the buzz around Small’s future continues to grow. For now, though, Javon’s got his sights on finishing strong—and maybe, just maybe, slicing a piece of that cake when the job’s done.
