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Chris Collins on grad transfers: Mid-majors hold players back academically

"So you know what’s happening now at all mid-major programs? They don’t let their kids go to summer school. They don’t let them get ahead. They won’t let ‘em graduate. Is that what upper level education is all about?"

Grad transfers, and transfers in general, have been a hot topic in college basketball as of late. Many coaches, including Northwestern's Chris Collins, have weighed in on the NCAA's rules and the proliferation of players swapping one program for another.

Collins joined our Pound The Talk podcast on Wednesday (released today, Monday), and when asked about his comments, had a very passionate — and lengthy — response.