[Mick]

Last thing I wanted to share - this notion of "the transfer portal, NIL, superconferences, etc" are killing college sports. Yeah, no. I've talked to many college students and recent grads who are basketball fans. No one cares about the massive roster overhauls as it relates to their enjoyment of the game as a fan. In fact, they are now MORE interested in the offseason moves ("did you hear who we got?"). March Madness viewership is up this year, not down. Lots of churn going on for sure, but I highly doubt we'll be seeing the demise of college sports anytime soon.

Totally agree. My alma mater hasn't had a first round draft choice in almost thirty years, not since Nash. Thanks to the transfer portal, we've had two in two years, and one of them is starting for the Warriors. It's a lot more interesting team than it used to be.

[Mick]

Last thing I wanted to share - this notion of "the transfer portal, NIL, superconferences, etc" are killing college sports. Yeah, no. I've talked to many college students and recent grads who are basketball fans. No one cares about the massive roster overhauls as it relates to their enjoyment of the game as a fan. In fact, they are now MORE interested in the offseason moves ("did you hear who we got?"). March Madness viewership is up this year, not down. Lots of churn going on for sure, but I highly doubt we'll be seeing the demise of college sports anytime soon.

Totally agree. My alma mater hasn't had a first round draft choice in almost thirty years, not since Nash. Thanks to the transfer portal, we've had two in two years, and one of them is starting for the Warriors. It's a lot more interesting team than it used to be.