The NCAA president has called on Congress to advance the Protect College Sports Act, warning that current court-mandated transfer rules are harming student-athlete academic progress. In a letter to lawmakers, the organization argues that repeated transfers under the unlimited transfer policy are linked to declining graduation rates among athletes. The claim follows a recent review highlighting concerns over the policy’s unintended consequences for student performance. Supporters say the legislation could restore balance between athletic opportunity and academic success.
The president of the NCAA is urging Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act for the sake of timely student-athlete graduation rates. Charlie Baker, NCAA's president, in a new letter to lawmakers Thursday argued "the court-imposed unlimited transfer policy is leading to worse academic outcomes for student-athletes who transfer multiple times." A recent review...
