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Explained: Why NIU Didn’t Allow Their Players to Enter The Transfer Portal

GM Andy Wang said NIU players can’t enter the portal because the school hired an interim HC. Following Thomas Hammock’s resignation to join the Seahawks, a special 30-day transfer window was triggered for NIU players. By rule, that window begins five days after a permanent head coach is hired, giving players a specific 15-day period to explore other programs, even if the general window is closed.