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The Transfer Portal: What High School Recruits Actually Need to Know

September 18, 2026 · 6 min read

If you're a freshman or sophomore right now, the college roster you eventually join probably won't look anything like it did on signing day. Players move constantly, and the rules governing that movement get stranger and more sport-specific every year. Learn how the NCAA transfer portal actually works before you're the one facing a decision inside it.

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