Berlin Brothersvalley High School graduate Pace Prosser announced Wednesday he entered the transfer portal following the Gannon University men’s basketball program’s first NCAA Division II national championship win on Sunday.

Prosser, who led the Golden Knights in scoring during his sophomore season, earned the Division II national championship tournament most valuable player honor.

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Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. He can be reached at (814) 532-5083. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81.