The NCAA transfer portal is currently a beehive of activity as players continue to explore new opportunities. Over 60 teams have already had at least seven players each enter the transfer portal. This unprecedented movement is poised to shape the NCAA going into the new season as players seek better opportunities to enhance their careers.
Unprecedented Movement In NCAA Transfer Portal Ahead of New Season
There have been major movements across teams so far. Many top players have already transferred to new teams while many more are still being linked to the portal. This transfer portal is already shaping up to be the most talent-rich portal in a while. There’s more money in play compared to previous transfer portals and no player can be ruled out of entering the transfer portal.
The 2025 transfer portal comes with some major changes. First, the portal opened on March 24, a week later than the 2024 transfer portal. This means that it no longer overlaps with the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. It also means that most teams were already out of the NCAA by the time the players started entering the portal officially. In addition, the transfer window was shortened to 30 days from 45 days.
Over 60 Teams Involved In Transfer Portal Chaos
The current NCAA transfer portal opened on March 24 and closes on April 22. With about 10 days left, there has been a surge in activity and more than 1,000 players have entered the transfer portal. Many of the transfer portal activities have been driven by coaching changes in many of the teams. However, some players are seeking opportunities at bigger colleges while some are looking to secure moves to smaller colleges with a guarantee of more playing time. Aside from these, name, image, and likeness remains a key factor in players’ decisions to enter the transfer portal.
This has created chaos in the portal as teams continue to reshape their rosters and coaches work towards building competitive teams for the upcoming season. While many top prospects have already transferred to new teams, a considerable number of highly-rated players are still available, further fueling the transfer portal chaos. Coaches are heavily reliant on the transfer portal to reshuffle their rosters and address team needs, particularly with the opportunity to land bargains and top prospects.
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Some of the teams that have lost at least seven players to the transfer portal include Georgia Tech, SMU, Penn State, Purdue, Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, DePaul, and Xavier.
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