05-03-23 09:10 PM - Post#356130 In response to PennFan10
Another factor to consider is that in April 2021 the NCAA allowed athletes in all sports to transfer once without sitting a season.
Immediate eligibility and NIL enticements have forever changed the paradigm of college athletics. I do not believe any school should expect that its top players will remain for four years unless some party can match any NIL offer away.
Mid majors who benefit from developing senior laden classes, likely see that phenomenon disappear as the overlooked 1-2 star kids that develop into 4-5 star kids are at risk of being poached.
The Ivies are at a further disadvantage as the student-athlete may go from having to pay something, to being on scholarship and getting NIL revenue that does not offset against any need based aid.