Caitlin Clark Criticizes NCAA Transfer Portal and NIL Practices

The WNBA star calls for reforms to restore amateurism and player commitment in collegiate sports.

Caitlin Clark expressed concerns about the NCAA transfer portal, describing its current state as 'egregious' and detrimental to the amateur spirit of college sports.
Clark supports reinstating a rule requiring athletes to sit out a year after transferring, with exceptions for coaching changes, to encourage player commitment.
She likened the transfer portal's impact to creating a free agency system in college sports, particularly in football, which she says undermines team stability.
Clark also highlighted financial challenges tied to NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, warning that many athletes are unprepared for the tax burdens associated with their earnings.
While Clark stayed at Iowa throughout her collegiate career, she advocates for reforms like term contracts to balance player freedom with program loyalty.