The transfer portal is ruining college basketball — or saving it

Posted Apr 28, 2025
This is college basketball's equivalent of outfielder Juan Soto jumping from the Yankees to the Mets or quarterback Sam Darnold bolting the Vikings for the Seahawks. It's a battle for eyeballs. And (at some level) college basketball is winning. But have I told you that I hate the transfer portal? Because I do. Waiting your turn is no longer an option. (WDRB)

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