As of Sunday, April 17, the women’s college basketball transfer portal has over 1,100 names of student-athletes looking for a new home ahead of the 2022-23 season. The men’s college basketball side boasts an even higher number of transfers at nearly 1,400. The immediate eligibility rule for first-time transfers that was implemented in 2021 has completely changed the way both schools and players approach the decision to explore other opportunities.
From star performers to benchwarmers, there has been a wide range of players that have decided to continue their college careers elsewhere. As we’ve seen, the University of Kentucky has not been immune to this influx of transfers, for both good and bad reasons.