I knew ND’s use of the transfer portal had some university imposed restrictions, but wasn’t exactly sure what they were. So, I did some research. ND accepts graduate student transfers, like Riley Leonard was. But their use of the portal to recruit undergraduate players is restricted. Notre Dame has a policy that limits undergraduate transfers after their sophomore year. This means that undergraduate transfers must be admitted before their academic sophomore year, making the pool of eligible players considerably smaller. They also need to fulfill specific academic requirements to transfer credits. That’s why you don’t see established players, who are still undergraduates, transferring to ND.