"Transferring is an epidemic"

It's an interesting topic but it's also curious that movement of coaches is a no-show in CBSSports' all about transfers feature in which coaches are polled. It's mentioned but not in the context of any sort of an issue.

Not to highlight anyone or any school but simply to demonstrate: the Western Washington coach just took a job at Washington. Realistically, his now previous roster signed on to play for him. That won't be happening but what are those young men to do at this late date?

What's good for the goose is good for the gander. If restrictions are deemed necessary, something we are not in agreement with for anyone, then they should be applied equally.

Streamline the transfer process

Benjamin Miraski outlines some steps to 'clean up' the college basketball transfer system.

One item missing: a (realistically unenforceable) deadline for head coaches to take new jobs as what is outlined for the players should also apply to coaches.

Transfers

It's love 'em (if you're the coach or "your" team as a fan is the recipient) or hate 'em (if you as the coach or "your" team as a fan is losing a talent).

Luke Winn looks at college transfers, in particular "up-transfers" in a very interesting read.

Benjamin Miraski riffs off Winn's post.

College transfers -- a bane or just a reality to accept?

Dan Wolken digs into the reasons surrounding the plethora of transfers in college basketball.

It's important to remember that each transfer needs to be looked at individually in order to determine the reason, IF that can even be determined. Painting with a broad brush is easy and convenient but there is usually plenty of blame to go around -- so specificity is the key.

Seeking a new ticket to ride

Bill Paterson has a column up on the bevy of college transfers among a number of Sacramento area basketballers.