BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Coaches still playing in the NCAA Tournament are having to split their time between preparing their teams for the Sweet 16 and talking to potential transfers who have entered the portal.
Such is life in college basketball.
Dawn Staley is one of those coaches, and she said it’s a huge challenge.
“I think the timing is all screwed up. It really plays on your ability to compartmentalize,” the South Carolina coach said. “If you aren’t — I mean, most coaches are, but if you are not really good at it, it can sidetrack you.