Changing schools is a momentous decision for any student, as starting at a new school is a rough adjustment for students at any age, be it kindergarten or graduate school. For an NCAA student athlete, the decision to transfer schools comes with the added factor of having to sit out a year, so the perfect fit needs to be found to prevent a second transfer and another dormant season.
Four members of Seton Hall women’s basketball made this crucial decision, and luckily for fans aboard the Pirates’ ship they decided to make South Orange their home. Barbara Johnson, Alexia Allesch, and Alexis Lewis sat out 2018-2019 after transferring and return to the court the year.