Do I need an agent to enter the transfer portal?

No. Your school's compliance office handles portal entry. An agent helps with the contracts around the move: what you owe your current school, what new offers are worth, and how to negotiate them.

Can my school stop me from transferring?

In the Mensah case, the court declined to block portal entry but temporarily restricted enrolling elsewhere while the contract dispute was pending. Your contract terms determine your exposure, which is why review before entering matters.

Is a revenue share offer from a new school negotiable?

Yes. Amount, structure, length, transfer restrictions, and NIL exclusivity are all terms that can be negotiated. How much room you have depends on your leverage.

When should I contact a transfer portal agent?

Before you enter the portal, ideally before the window opens. Once you are in, decisions move quickly.

Does a consultation create an attorney-client relationship?

No. An attorney-client relationship is formed only through a signed written engagement agreement.

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BEFORE YOU ENTER THE TRANSFER PORTAL, READ YOUR CONTRACT

In the revenue sharing era, entering the transfer portal is a contract decision as much as an athletic one. Many athletes are signed to revenue share or NIL agreements with their current school that include buyout terms, liquidated damages, NIL exclusivity, and arbitration clauses. A an agent can review those terms before you act, so know what leaving could cost and what your real options are.

How Pannell Sports Group Can Help

Contract Review before you Enter

Buyouts, liquidated damages, exclusivity, arbitration and notice requirements in your current agreement.

Negotiation

Know Your Value. Negotiate Your Worth.

Offer Evaluation

Side-by-Side review and breakdown of Revenue share and NIL offers

Guidance

Clear explanations for parents and athletes throughout the process

Exit Planning

Timing, notice, and what you may owe or still be owed.

Compliance Check

NIL Go Review, CSC rules and FTC endorsement disclosures

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TRANSFER PORTAL FAQ

No. Your school’s compliance office handles portal entry. An agent helps with the discussions from other schools and the contracts that are offered. An agent will also review your current schools contracts and any restrictions around transferring.
Potentially. In the Darian Mensah case, the court declined to block portal entry but temporarily restricted enrolling elsewhere while the contract dispute was pending. This case was settled and Mensah was ultimately allowed to transfer to Miami.

Your contract terms determine your exposure, which is why review before entering matters.
The best time is before you enter the portal, ideally before the window opens. Once you are in, decisions move quickly.