The transfer portal window is set to close on April 24 after being open for 30 days, which is 15 days shorter than the 45-day period in previous years.

The 2025 cycle brings a few key changes. Most notably, the portal opens a week later than it did in 2024, no longer overlapping with the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. This shift means 75% of tournament teams will already be eliminated by the time players can officially enter.