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NCAA Changing Transfer Rules

The NCAA are once again looking to change the college landscape.

The NCAA has been trying to improve the student-athletes position in the college system over the last five years. In 2018, the NCAA created the transfer portal, allowing student-athletes to transfer colleges without asking their college coach for permission (which previously they couldn’t do). The new transfer rule looks to give student-athlete transfer flexibility.

Old Rule: Student-athletes are able to transfer from a four-year college to another without any consequences. If a student-athlete transfers a second time, they will not be able to participate in college competitions immediately as sit-out penalties will be applied.

The Potential New Rule: Student-athletes may be allowed to transfer as many times as they wish without any sit-out penalties.

This rule could be seen to heavily favour student-athletes and increases their freedom in college. However, we have examined this rule objectively and provided some thoughts on both sides.

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Conclusion

If this rule change happens, it will change the college recruiting landscape. Student-athletes will given much more control over their college experience. Whilst college coaches try to keep their student-athletes, they will not stop them from looking over the fence. With an increase in student-athletes transferring, college coaches will also raise their recruiting standards. The NCAA have a big decision to make, it will be very interesting to see which way they proceed.

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