Which sport has had the most NCAA transfers? It originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Athletes are always taught not to settle for perfection.
While this mindset can work well when preparing for sports, it can also lead to unpredictability and movement in the sports environment. This is especially true for college players who skip the NCAA schedule in an attempt to find a better fit.
The introduction of the NCAA Transfer Portal in 2018 made the transfer process more efficient for student-athletes who wish to play at another organization.
Most recently, the sports world saw Clemson's DJ Uyagalelei enter the transfer window on Monday after two struggling seasons with the Tigers in one of the biggest upsets under head coach Dabo Swinney.
But which sports typically have the most assists in college athletics? Let's break it down.
What are the top 10 college sports?
Here are the sports with the most transfers in 2021, based on the percentage of athletes who transferred to that sport:
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Men's basketball – 31% (1692 total)
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Women's basketball – 22% (total 1134)
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Baseball – 18% (total 2126)
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Calcium – FBS – 16% (total 2538)
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Beach volleyball – 15% (total 167)
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Men's football – 13% (total 755)
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Men's tennis – 13% (total 325)
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Football – FCS – 12% (2,538 total)
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Women's volleyball – 12% (total 650)
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Women's tennis – 12% (total 340)
Other transfers:
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Men's hockey – 12% (total 205)
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Softball – 11% (total 764)
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Women's football – 9% (total 909)
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Men's Lacrosse – 9% (321 total)
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Men's athletics – 8% (total 905)
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Women's lacrosse – 8% (317 total)
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Men's wrestling – 8% (207 total)
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Women's hockey – 8% (total 63)
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Men's skiing – 7% (total 327)
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Men's Golf – 7% (222 total)
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Women's Golf – 7% (162 total)
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Women's athletics – 6% (total 864)
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women's skiing – 5% (total 310)
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Swimming and diving for women : 5% (total 266)
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Men's swimming and diving – 5% (total 198)
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Field hockey – 4% (total 75)
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Rowing – 2% (total 105)
* Data provided by NCAA ( h/t swimswam.com )
Which months have the most transfers?
According to the NCAA , the months with the most transfers in sports in 2021 are:
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April 3091
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March : 2775
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June 2169
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May 2160
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January : 1326
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December 1161
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November : 1156
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February 1017
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October : 1001
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September : 799
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August : 676
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July : 640