The rules for building a roster are changing in college basketball. The NCAA has seen to that, allowing all student-athletes one penalty-free transfer effective for the 2021-22 school year. So while that will obviously have a pronounced effect on Division I players, the trickle-down effects are only just beginning to be understood. As coaches prepare for June’s first chance for in-person recruiting since the start of the pandemic, the future of high school recruiting also stands on the precipice of significant change. In-depth analysis: What were Ohio State’s best lineups last season? With the ability to land immediate, college-tested help through the transfer portal, will coaches invest the same amount of energy in recruiting and developing high school players? It’s an open question that could differ from the high-major level to the low- and mid-majors. “I’ve had coaches tell me they’re going to recruit exclusively the portal,” Ohio State coach…
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