Local College Basketball Stars Enter Transfer Portal

Gannon's Pace Prosser, IUP's Tyler Grove among standouts seeking new programs

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:56am

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Several top local college basketball players, including Gannon's Pace Prosser and IUP's Tyler Grove, have entered the NCAA transfer portal in search of new opportunities. Prosser was the MVP of Gannon's first-ever national championship win, while Grove was a 1,000-point scorer for McDowell High School.

Why it matters

The transfer portal has become an increasingly common way for college athletes to explore options beyond their current programs, often seeking more playing time, better team fits, or new challenges. The departure of these local stars could impact the competitive landscape of college basketball in the region.

The details

Pace Prosser, the leading scorer for Gannon's national championship team, has entered the transfer portal along with teammates Lucas Sekasi and Victor Desmond. Prosser averaged 18.6 points per game and was named MVP of the Division II title game. Former McDowell standout Tyler Grove, who scored over 1,000 points at IUP, has also entered the portal with two years of eligibility remaining.

  • Prosser, Sekasi, and Desmond announced their decisions to enter the transfer portal on April 8, 2026.
  • Grove announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on April 8, 2026 as well.

The players

Pace Prosser

The leading scorer and MVP of Gannon's national championship team, Prosser averaged 18.6 points per game.

Lucas Sekasi

A sophomore teammate of Prosser's at Gannon, Sekasi has also entered the transfer portal.

Victor Desmond

A senior teammate of Prosser's at Gannon, Desmond has joined Prosser and Sekasi in entering the transfer portal.

Tyler Grove

A 1,000-point scorer for McDowell High School, Grove has entered the transfer portal after two seasons at IUP.

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What they’re saying

“I have officially entered my name in the transfer portal.”

— Pace Prosser

“I have officially entered my name into the transfer portal. Thank you to Gannon University and Erie for these past two years, truly a blessing.”

— Lucas Sekasi

“Thank you to Coach Lombardi and IUP for giving me the opportunity to continue my basketball career, and grow throughout the past 2 years. I have decided to enter the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility remaining.”

— Tyler Grove

What’s next

The players will now go through the NCAA transfer portal process, where they can be contacted by other programs interested in adding them to their rosters for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The departure of these local standouts highlights the increasing fluidity of the college basketball landscape, as top players seek new challenges and opportunities beyond their current teams. Their decisions could reshape the competitive dynamics in the region's college basketball scene.