An article by Tony Paul about the ton of transfers in D-I hoops.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...000036002/
Might be behind a pay wall for non-Det News subscribers.
Mid-majors are expected to get hit hard as they become 'feeders' or minor leagues for the big schools. Do okay at a directional school and stay. Do very well and well, you can transfer to the HM schools.
P.S. A real contentious, intellectual point: "Coaches are free to do as they want so should players." Really, how much are BUYOUTS? Aren't buyout designed to do the same thing that the transfer sitout year does - discourage frivolous movements.
For those of us who are home owners, we recognize it costs a ton of money to sell and buy another house. It isn't like renting - at the end of the lease, adios.
For those in the labor market, I worked with the Federal government for over 30 years. I have REAL reason to stay (golden handcuffs, some might say).
Ditto for marriage. Divorce and re-marriage isn't easy or pleasant.