750+ D-I men and 600+ D-I women players use NCAA transfer portal amid pandemic-extended eligibility and NIL opportunities, challenging mid-major schools.
The NCAA transfer portal presents basketball teams with the challenge of filling roster vacancies and retaining players amidst the expanded movement of one-time transfers and the extra year of eligibility granted during the pandemic. Over 750 Division I men and nearly 600 D-I women are in the portal, causing bigger teams to offer lucrative NIL opportunities and more exposure, making it difficult for mid-major schools to retain players. Coaches have mixed views on the impact of NIL and agents on the sport.
March 28, 2024
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