CHICO, Calif. - College athletes gained the ability to transfer schools multiple times while remaining eligible to compete in the 2023-24 academic year. This rule has dramatically changed the landscape of college sports.

The transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities have given players newfound freedom and leverage in their decisions. However, this frequent movement of players presents challenges for coaches.

Chris Holly, a fifth-year senior on the Chico State men's basketball team, shared his perspective on the matter.

"One of the biggest things is loyalty towards a team and coaches. You get offered a certain amount of money, it's kind of like a done deal, I'm going there," Holly said. "Team morality, and just teammates in general, seeing new players, I guess ju

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