PODCAST: NCAA Controversies & Elite Transfers! 👀

Wyatt Barnsley
18 hours ago
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett is joined by special guests Conor Daly and Rachel Hickey to break down a wave of NCAA headlines and major transfer news shaking up the distance running world. Conor and Garrett start with the NCAA denying Emily Venters’ appeal for a 2023 gold medal and Mohammed Bati being ruled ineligible for the 2026 track season before diving into a busy transfer cycle! Later, Rachel joins Garrett to discuss Justine Kipkoech’s move to Colorado, Bismack Kipchirchir heading to Alabama and Karrie Baloga entering the transfer portal, along with a string of notable moves involving Boise State, Duke, Kentucky, and more. It’s a packed episode full of debate and what these decisions could mean for the NCAA landscape moving forward. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(1:52) Emily Venters’ Appeal For 2023 Gold Denied by NCAA

(8:13) Mohammed Bati Deemed Ineligible for 2026 Track Seasons

(17:46) Justine Kipkoech Transfers to Colorado

(21:19) Bismack Kipchirchir Leaves Akron For Alabama

(25:30) Karrie Baloga Enters Transfer Portal

(30:15) Meshack Kuyo Leaving Boise State For Duke

(33:42) Chasen Hunt Heading Back to D3 Lynchburg

(36:04) Ann Lemirisho Leaves Cincinnati For Kentucky

(39:30) Sergio Del Barrio Enters Transfer Portal

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