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6mo ago

NCAA Reduces Transfer Portal Windows to 30 Days for Football and Basketball

The new rules aim to streamline athlete transfers, maintaining a spring window amid ongoing debates.

Overview

  • The NCAA Division I Council voted to shorten transfer portal windows from 45 to 30 days for both football and basketball.
  • Football players will have a 20-day winter window from December 9-28 and a 10-day spring window from April 16-25.
  • Basketball transfer windows will open for 30 days after the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
  • Despite the reduction, an additional 30-day window remains available when a head coach departs a program.
  • Concerns remain about the impact on athletes and coaches, with some predicting potential legal challenges.