Darren Buchanan Jr. Season 2022-23

2022-23
• Redshirted and did not play

High School
• A four-year letterwinner at Woodrow Wilson in Washington, D.C.
• 2022 D.C. Gatorade Player of the Year
• 2022 All-Met Player of the Year
• Two-time DCIAA Player of the Year and two-time DCIAA champion
• Two-time all-state first team selection, All-Met first team as a senior (joining future teammate Rodney Rice) and two-time DCIAA first team
• Averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals during his four-year career at Woodrow Wilson
• Coached by Osman Bangura and Angelo Hernandez while playing for Team Durant on the Nike EYBL circuit for three years
• Tabbed the second-best player in Washington, D.C., and the 47th-best small forward nationally, according to 247Sports
• Three-star recruit according to multiple outlets
• Chose the Hokies over Georgetown, Rutgers, George Mason and George Washington

Personal
• Darren Buchanan Jr.
• Born in Washington, D.C.
• Son of Darren and Tiffany Buchanan
• Brothers and sisters include Darrius, Zakia and Darren
• Related to former NFL tight end Vernon Davis
• Majoring in communication
• Career objective is to play professionally and become an entrepreneur