The NCAA transfer portal launched in the fall of 2018. Since then, it has completely revolutionized – for better or worse – the way that student-athletes manage their college careers.
The transfer portal has a huge year-to-year effect on personnel movement between teams, which also results in a downstream effect for online sports betting.'
But while newer fans can consider the odds implications, they may be looking for answers to more basic questions. With that in mind, here's a brief explanation of the transfer portal.'
What Is the Transfer Portal?
The NCAA transfer portal is an administrative and compliance tool that facilitates the rapid transfer of student-athletes from one team to another.