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Message: [QUOTE="OldAlum, post: 2210773, member: 4533"] The way it is written, it seems like Frese is saying that the players who transferred out couldn't take constructive criticism. Don't know if that was her intent. At this point, I don't see a real issue with transfers. There is that year out that is a disincentive for a player to thoughtlessly change schools. Cant see how it helps anyone to make an unhappy or misplaced student-athlete stay. The article pointed out a number of legitimate reasons why it might be beneficial for a player to transfer. And of course, sometimes having a player who is not fitting into a program leave also helps the school by opening that slot for another player who might fit better. I can actually see transferring used as a good strategy for an academically-inclined player. Say, you are a player who is borderline good enough for a top program. You have a strong academic background and career aspirations outside of basketball. I can see going to a school with a top program and a coach you greatly admire with the transfer option in the back of your mind. Maybe you blossom under that program and have a great career. Or maybe you learn a lot and improve, but by your sophomore year it is apparent that you will not be a starter or even one of the first off the bench. You have learned a lot and improved but would like to play more games. Now you can transfer to a top academic school with a lesser basketball program. You can take your important major courses and earn your degree at the more prestigious school (and maybe start towards a masters) and get more playing time using your more developed skills. [/QUOTE]

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