Transfers

We have mixed feelings on this subject. While certainly believing in loyalty and such, we also understand that youth sports is no different than any other element in society and why should we expect any different? Some transfers take place for 'legitimate' family reasons. Others are because of friendships made during the spring and summer. Some coaches 'encourage' such movement. This all mirrors current society which is no surprise. Even within the collegiate basketball world, coaches move on, some up, student-athletes do the same. Greater money, exposure, playing time, etc. factor into this. The same obviously goes for the pros. So why should it be any different on the prep level, other than we have the dream that such is purer?

Transfer of players is ruining basketball
Eric Sondheimer
Los Angeles Times
September 15, 2009

Professional sports have their free-agent periods, and now high school basketball has one too. It's called the late spring and summer, when top prospects review their options while playing for club teams.

It wasn't until last week, when most schools finally opened and college coaches started making the rounds, that everyone revealed their true intentions. And what a surprise: several top players had changed schools.

This is what high school basketball has sadly become, a venue for players, parents and coaches to manipulate the system in the name of gaining exposure, landing scholarships and winning championships...

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