When Transferring Meant Sacrifice | Iconic College Basketball Transfers That Changed the Game

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In this episode of Iconic Seasons, host Aaron Meyer takes you back to an era when transferring in college basketball wasn’t easy — it was a sacrifice. Before the transfer portal and NIL deals, switching schools meant sitting out an entire year, risking momentum, and betting on yourself.

Aaron shares personal reflections — including a surprising moment when he couldn’t recognize a single IU player at a Chipotle in Bloomington — and dives deep into the unforgettable transfer stories of Jason Williams, Ed O’Bannon, Hank Gathers, Felipe López, and Marcus Fizer.

You’ll hear about:

🏀 Jason Williams giving up a season to follow Billy Donovan to Florida.

🏀 Ed O’Bannon leaving UNLV’s wreckage to become a UCLA champion — and later, an NCAA reformer.

🏀 Hank Gathers’ heartbreaking, inspirational run at Loyola Marymount.

🏀 The weight Felipe López carried for New York City hoops.

🏀 Marcus Fizer’s rise from uncertainty to Big 12 dominance.

👂 What do you think? Is today’s transfer era bad… or just different? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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