The Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Oversight Committees proposed that the notification-of-transfer windows open for 15 days starting after the conclusion of the 2026 Men's and Women's Final Fours.
The recommendations must be approved by the Division I Cabinet, which is scheduled to review the proposals in January. If approved, the legislation would go into effect in April of 2026.
Under the proposals, the Division I women's basketball notification-of-transfer window would open April 6-20. The men's notification-of-transfer window would open April 7-21.
Currently, the transfer windows open after the conclusion of the second round of the Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Championships and stay open for 30 days.
Rationale for making the modifications to the notification-of-transfer windows in basketball includes the desire by both committees to wait until after the championships have concluded.
Additionally, the Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Oversight Committees proposed a change to when student-athletes can request to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal when a coaching change occurs.
Under the proposal, once a school announces a new head coach hire, there will be a five-day period for the new coaching staff and current players to meet. After that five-day period, student-athletes would have a 15-day window to notify their school to enter the Transfer Portal.
If a new head coach isn't hired within 30 days of the previous coach's departure, student-athletes would have a 15-day window to enter the Transfer Portal beginning the 31st day.
However, if a coaching change is made after Jan. 1, student-athletes would have to wait until the notification-of-transfer window opens in April.
