Dallas Wings guard Dijonai Carrington has reignited the conversation around NCAA transfer rules. Her remarks follow the portal entry of North Carolina freshman Ian Jackson, a five-star recruit who averaged 11.9 points per game, stirring concerns over talent retention at top programs.
Carrington, known for her on-court intensity and candid takes, has brought renewed attention to how current policies may affect both college and pro trajectories for athletes—especially in women’s basketball, where career windows and development paths differ significantly from men’s sports
Dijonai Carrington Pushes for Change in College Transfer Guidelines
WNBA guard Dijonai Carrington has reignited debate over NCAA transfer rules with a call for a revised policy.
“I think there should be a one-time transfer rule… You get one freebie, after that you have to red-shirt a year,” Carrington wrote on X. “We used to have to graduate or sit out a year on the first one… what yall think??”
I think there should be a one-time transfer rule… You get one freebie, after that you have to red-shirt a year. We used to have to graduate or sit out a year on the first one… what yall think??
— dιjonaι carrιngтon♛ (@DijonaiVictoria) April 7, 2025
Carrington’s remarks follow recent high-profile moves in women’s college basketball. On March 31, Notre Dame’s Olivia Miles announced she would transfer after reaching the Sweet 16.
Days earlier, UConn star Azzi Fudd revealed she’d stay in school for another year rather than turn pro. These decisions have fueled discussion that some players remain in college due to lucrative NIL deals.
Carrington pushed back on that idea, posting,
“This $$$ narrative with the W vs NCAA is sooooooo tired YES(!!!) we should (and WILL) get paid much higher salaries BUT you can still make that same $$, it’s just no longer called NIL money … it’s called endorsements,”
Carrington, who transferred from Stanford to Baylor in 2020, knows the system firsthand. Her graduate transfer helped spark Baylor’s deep tournament run and launched her pro career.
Reebok Signs Carrington, Push to Reclaim Basketball Spotlight
Reebok has taken a major step in its basketball resurgence by signing Dallas Wings guard DiJonai Carrington to a multi-year endorsement deal. Carrington, the 2024 WNBA Most Improved Player, will debut Reebok’s new performance sneaker, the Engine A, during games.
“I’m excited to join Reebok Basketball and continue the family legacy. Reebok is officially back, and I can’t wait to bring all that energy to the court,” Carrington said.
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Her connection to the brand runs deep—her father, former NFL player Darren Carrington, was once a Reebok athlete. The partnership expands Reebok’s footprint in the WNBA, joining LSU standout Angel Reese.
Carrington averages nearly 13 points per game and is known for her impact on both ends of the floor.
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