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Message: [QUOTE="bballnut90, post: 3553844, member: 2117"] That hasnt been the case though. I'd argue we see more former highly touted recruits transfer to lesser schools than good players from lesser programs transfer up. This year alone look at Slocum, Bell, Scott-Grayson, Decosta, Shakira Austin, etc. Women's basketball is #1 for transfers in women's NCAA sports by a large margin, yet they're they ONLY NCAA women's sport that requires players to sit out a year for transferring. I don't think that's a coincidence. I don't think making players sit out a year deters them from transferring--if anything, I think it is having the reverse effect. Players sitting out for a season have a full year to adapt to the new school and team culture, learn the coach's system, and still train and play basketball even if they aren't playing in games. If they are not WNBA caliber players, sitting out a year ultimately extends their basketball career by an extra season, and they are given the option to be a grad transfer once they finish their degree. Most players aren't dying to finish up their 4 years to play pro ball overseas or start a "normal" career. They love the sport and use up their full eligibility if playing in the WNBA isn't an option. This prolongs their playing career and simultaneously gives them more options at the same time. [/QUOTE]