"I have long thought we need to do better putting kids into programs where they fit."

Borna, there is no way anyone can control the process. Nothing is a sure thing and kids often think they are better than they are. I recall a kid from Pittsburgh years ago named Kevin Salvatori. He was all set to go to Kent State, and only MAC level schools were recruiting him, then North Carolina made a late rush at him and he goes there. He was also 7ft tall. He was successful, but how many kids did the same thing and rode the pine and transferred?

Duquesne just signed a transfer from Butler, Rene Castro. The asst that recruited him leaves and so does Brad Stevens before he even steps foot on campus. That's a good reason for letting kids transfer more easily.

But in the end, coaches make decisions and kids make decisions and that's life. Sometimes they work out and sometimes they don't. It happens to all the kids and not just basketball players. I don't feel sorry for them. They will figure it out.

The information flows much faster today and kids know where other opportunities lie if they want to leave. Borna can speak to that better than I can. In my day I just wanted to hang on to what I had. I had no idea what was happening in other programs. If I left, where would I go? But then, my Dad worked for the same company all his life, was married to my Mom for over 50 years and my Mom still lives in the same house where I grew up. I always thought you had to work it out and stick with it.

Butler is now up to 4 transfers since the end if the season. Talk about lack of stability.

Great article. I think it's part and parcel of coaches moving and kids being more aware of where they might fit in and do well. The kid makes a big decision and it doesn't work out. He's a little wiser and sees where it might work out for him. Lot's of info on the internet for them to compare. Good for them.