The NCAA changed its eligibility rules. What does that mean for transfers, rosters and playing time?

The NCAA has now capped the time Division I athletes have to complete their college eligibility at five years, down from the previous six. This change is a major shift that will impact how athletes transfer between schools, affecting roster sizes and playing time as programs may now need to manage their rosters differently. With this new model, athletes have a clearer timeline for their college careers, which could lead to more strategic planning and potentially fewer disruptions in team dynamics as schools will have to consider how to maximize their roster's performance within the new constraints.