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Utah lands all-league, highly rated transfer in former Cal Baptist guard Filipa Barros
TL;DR
Utah women's basketball has secured a commitment from highly rated transfer Filipa Barros, a former guard at Cal Baptist. This marks the third transfer addition for the Utes in just three days.
Key points
- Utah women's basketball adds Filipa Barros from Cal Baptist
- Barros is a highly rated transfer guard
- This is Utah's third transfer addition in three days
- Lena Girardi is another recent addition to the team
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California Baptist guard Filipa Barros reacts after making a 3-point basket against UCLA during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. | Jessie Alcheh
A busy few days of transfer portal news for the Utah women’s basketball netted another positive development Thursday.
Less than an hour after another guard, former Oklahoma State freshman Lena Girardi, announced her commitment to the Utes, former Cal Baptist guard Filipa Barros did the same.
That gives Utah three transfer portal additions — all along the guard line — in the past three days.
Who is Filipa Barros?
Barros is a 5-foot-9 guard who hails from Portugal. She has played for Cal Baptist the past four seasons, with a medical redshirt year in 2024-25.
She’ll have one season of eligibility remaining when she lands in Salt Lake City.
Barros started 65 games for the Lancers over her time at the school, including 32 this past season.
During her redshirt junior year in 2025-26, Barros averaged 11.0 points as well as career highs with 9.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game.
She shot a career-best 40% from the field this past season, including 40.7% from 3-point range and 79.5% at the free-throw line.
Q&A
Who is Filipa Barros and what are her achievements?
Filipa Barros is a former guard for Cal Baptist known for her performance in the NCAA tournament, including a notable 3-point basket against UCLA.
What impact will Filipa Barros have on the Utah women's basketball team?
Filipa Barros is expected to strengthen Utah's guard lineup, contributing her skills and experience as the team adds depth through recent transfers.
How many transfers has Utah women's basketball added recently?
Utah women's basketball has added three transfers, all guards, in the past three days, including Filipa Barros and Lena Girardi.
What is the significance of the transfer portal for college basketball teams?
The transfer portal allows college basketball teams to acquire players from other programs, enhancing their rosters and improving competitiveness.