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Dunbar, a 5-foot-11 guard, announced Wednesday she is transferring from Virginia to Providence with three years of eligibility remaining. The Narrows native and Jefferson Christian graduate played in 15 games for the Cavaliers this past season with one start, averaging just over eight minutes on the floor.

"After careful consideration and a lot of prayer, I have decided to transfer to Providence College!" Dunbar wrote in a post on X. "I’m very thankful for everyone at the University of Virginia. Super excited for this new chapter!"

Dunbar averaged 1.9 points per game, made half a dozen 3-pointers and shot 22.2% from the floor in her rookie season at UVa.

"Payton is a long, athletic, scoring guard who possesses impeccable work ethic and a high basketball IQ," Providence head coach Erin Batth said in a statement. "She can score at all three levels with an exceptional mid-range pull up jumper. Payton has a great attitude and also takes her academics very seriously. We're excited to bring her experience to Providence as a member of our program." 

The Friars went 13-19 last season, including a 6-12 record in the Big East. They lost in the first round of the conference tournament.

Ervin, a 5-foot-11 guard who is departing from Elon, announced Tuesday she is entering the transferring portal with three years of eligibility left. The former Class 3 player of the year from Carroll County averaged 9.3 minutes in 22 games for the Phoenix, tallying 2.9 points contest and shooting 35.5% from the floor.

"After a lot of prayer I have decided to enter my name in the Transfer Portal with 3 years left," Ervin wrote in a post on X. "I am very excited for the Next Chapter and can’t wait to see what the future holds for me."

Elon finished the season 15-15, going 9-10 in the Coastal Athletic Conference and falling in the second round of the conference tournament.