Chad Venning has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Boston College, it was announced by head coach Earl Grant. A graduate transfer from St. Bonaventure, he will have one season of eligibility remaining.

Venning - a 6-10, 255-pound post player - earned 2023-24 All-Atlantic 10 Second Team honors after leading St. Bonaventure in scoring and blocked shots. The 6-10, 255 lb. post player averaged nearly 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game, helping guide the Bonnies to a 20-12 overall record. His 8.5 block percentage mark ranked 38th nationally according to KenPom.com. He logged two double-doubles and reached double-digits in the scoring column on 25 occasions, including five games with 20-plus points. He connected on nearly 53% of his shots from the floor and 71% from the charity stripe.

"Chad has improved each and every year since his freshman season. He has a great touch around the basket, using both hands to score," said Grant. "He can operate facing the basket to attack the rim, he's a good free throw shooter, and has range to step out and make perimeter shots. He's a physical presence on both sides of the ball and could be elite with his shot blocking abilities. We are excited to have him join our program!"

During the 2022-23 season, Venning averaged nearly 13 points and six rebounds. He was named the 2022 Gotham Classic MVP after logging 14 points and 11 boards in a win over Notre Dame. In his two seasons at St. Bonaventure, Venning started 62 of his 65 games played, averaging 13.0 points, 5.1 boards, and 1.5 blocks while connecting on better than 55% from the floor. Venning began his college career at Morgan State in Baltimore, seeing action in 42 games.

Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., Venning played three seasons at Bishop Loughlin H.S. before spending two seasons in the prep school ranks at the MacDuffie School and Vermont Academy. He played his AAU basketball with Expressions Elite.