re: Aggie Basketball 20/21 PostSZN Transfer SZN

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I've never followed NCAA basketball much. Has something changed recently that makes all of these transfers normal? I don't recall the being this much turnover in the past... But honestly I never paid much attention.

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Within the past few years, the NCAA created the transfer portal that destigmatized the transfer process and a lot of guys have used the opportunity to find better playing situations. At the same time, coaches have used the transfer portal to "encourage" more players to seek playing time elsewhere.

Then, as mentioned, covid precautions led to a unique opportunity where anyone could transfer for any reason and immediately become eligible. At the same time, the NCAA said everyone gets a free year of eligibility, putting additionial stress put on rosters/rotations.

Then as a final hurrah, the NCAA created a new permanent rule saying you get a free one-time transfer.

Add it all up and the dynamics around roster building has been completely upended. 10 years ago, a transfer or two was not abnormal. Then early in Billy Kennedy's tenure, it became common for 2-3 guys leave each year, alongaode those graduating.

Now, every program is seeing 3-4 guys leave, some 6-7, some schools have seen their entire roster leave. It's really weird and will take some adjusting to.