NCAA's Proposed Rule Shakes Up College Basketball

0:00On April 25th, transfer commitments in college basketball have hit a slow down this week, right as the portal shut down to new entries on Tuesday 9, after being open nearly three weeks. The big reason? NCAA's proposed five-and-five rule, which could shake up eligibility and flood the market with more players if it passes. The Division I cabinet talked it over last week, with a vote I for mid-May and a start date in June. It's all about adding a simple clock to keep things straight forward, but it's got everyone guessing, especially graduating seniors like Denzel. Aberdeen and Tyler Nichol, who've jumped in anyway, betting on an extra year of name, image, likeness cash. Coaches are fired up and frustrated, with the National Association of Basketball Coaches dropping a statement, Wednesday pushing the NCAA for clear. Talk on how this hits current rosters. Rick Patino kept it real, joking he pivots a horse racing boosters if seniors get looped back in. Now insiders say teens are holding onto scholarship dollars, just in case, slowing deals even more as they wait for clarity.

1:04For squads like Kentucky, starting slow, it might open doors to returners like Otega Oway, passing on the pros. Whatever shakes out, this rules ripple could reshape rosters big time, so keep eyes peeled as May rolls in.