Transfer portal roundup: Duquesne’s Chabi Barre, Penn State pair enter names in portal

Chabi Barre spent the past three seasons patrolling the paint and protecting the rim for the Duquesne men’s basketball team, but he will continue those pursuits elsewhere next season.

Barre, a 6-foot-9 junior forward, entered the transfer portal Tuesday night, according to SBE Global consulting agency.

The native of Natitingou, Benin, whose full name is Abdou Halil “Chabi” Barre, averaged 4.1 points and 3.5 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game this past season. He started 11 games and shot 73% from the field.

Barre has two years of eligibility remaining.

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6’9 Forward Halil Barre has entered the transfer portal. 2 years remaining! @CoachPeteQuinn_ @Coach_Chaney @worldwidesully @TP4PT @247SportsPortal @ScoutNSuit @_BrianReichert @ThePortalReport @NYRhoops @RealScoutBBall pic.twitter.com/D0PyCDyV9z

— SBE Global ???? (@SBE_Global) April 15, 2025

Barre recovered after a scary incident during a practice Jan. 30, 2023, when he collapsed and was treated with an AED (automated external defibrillator). With a heart monitor implanted into his chest, he was back on the court for the 2023-24 season.

Pitt WR, lineman enter portal

A pair of Pitt redshirt freshman players entered the transfer portal.

• Cam Monteiro, a 6-1, 180-pound wide receiver, played in just two games last season, including the GameAbove Sports Bowl, to preserve his redshirt.

He was the top receiver prospect in Massachusetts coming out of high school, according to 247Sports.

I’ve officially entered the transfer portal with 4 years of eligibility. pic.twitter.com/ncLWgirstC

— Cameron Monteiro (@Cam_Monteiro5) April 16, 2025

• Offensive lineman Moritz Schmoranzer (6-4, 300) did not play in any games last season and redshirted. He came from North Cross High School in Virginia where he was all-state on offense and defense.

Thank you Pitt! DM for film pic.twitter.com/LPL0EpYiQJ

— Moritz “Schmo” Schmoranzer (@MoritzSchmoran1) April 16, 2025

Schmoranzer is the fourth Panthers offensive lineman to enter the portal this week, joining redshirt freshman Adham Abouraya and brothers Graysen and Brody Riffe, who were walk-ons.

Nittany Lions enters portal

Two Penn State players entered the transfer portal Wednesday, according to On3sports.

• Brashear grad Ta’Mere Robinson, a 6-3, 230-pound redshirt sophomore linebacker, played in 14 games last fall and posted 11 tackles (9 solo), including 1.5 for loss and half a sack. He has three years of eligibility remaining. The four-star prospect missed his senior season at Brashear in 2022 with an injury.

• Jon Mitchell (6-0, 185), a redshirt freshman cornerback who played in six games last fall, had five tackles and played on special teams. He has four years of eligibility remaining.

Penn State offensive lineman JB Nelson (Mt. Lebanon) previously entered the transfer portal.

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• Avonworth grad Peyton Faulkner, a 6-4 redshirt freshman tight end, entered the portal. He did not play in any games last season for Kent State.

I have officially entered the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility remaining. pic.twitter.com/ALr7KdTfKo

— Peyton Faulkner (@Peyton4Faulkner) April 14, 2025

• West Mifflin grad Rico Steele, a 6-4, 295-pound redshirt freshman offensive lineman, is leaving Bowling Green. He played in one game this past season.

I am excited to see what this next chapter holds and I will be entering the transfer portal with 4 years of eligibility remaining !
DM’s are open
6’4 295 LBS
Cell Number: 412-224-8460@RodSteele16 @AlPoodie @210ths pic.twitter.com/OBazGPs5iT

— Rico Steele (@RicoSteele_) April 15, 2025

• North Allegheny grad Nathan Hoke, a 6-3, 245-pound redshirt freshman defensive end, is entering the portal after one season at BYU. A Trib 25 selection in 2023, he is the son of former Steelers DL Chris Hoke.

I am grateful for all of the relationships and development that I was able to make at BYU. I am also grateful for the blessings I received while being a part of the team. With that being said, I am officially entering the transfer portal with 4 years of eligibility left. pic.twitter.com/8hsNZQ1Y85

— Nathan Hoke (@natehoke26) April 16, 2025

• West Virginia men’s basketball coach Ross Hodge announced the signing of freshman forward DJ Thomas, a 6-7 forward from Allen, Texas. Thomas averaged 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a senior and was a top-25 recruit in the state.

“DJ played for one of the best high school programs in the country,” Hodge said of Allen High School. “He has experienced winning at a very high level and has incredible character. His size and versatility give him the chance to be a great player.”