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The Xavier Lucas problem: How players are dodging punishment and playing anyway

Wisconsin fans, commentators, and Badgers reporters have been talking about the death of the transfer portal thanks to Xavier Lucas. He created his own path out of one school and into another, and now there's another player doing the exact same thing. There was already a problem with Xavier Lucas's actions, but now it's spreading to another player named Jake Retzlaff. Unless the NCAA takes action, it will become a consistent way for players to avoid commitments and evade punishments.

Jake Retzlaff is leaving BYU in the similar manner to Xavier Lucas without actually transferring

If you're unfamiliar with Xavier Lucas's story, here's a quick rundown: Lucas signed an agreement with the Badgers, but then Miami came in through the back door (which is now prompting Wisconsin to sue the Canes for tampering).