Leveraging the Transfer Portal and Building a Conference Champion with the UMASS Dartmouth Corsairs

Jared here. This week, I’m joined by UMass Dartmouth Head Coach Matt Ducharme, along with Jane McCauley and Carly Whiteside—two of UMASS Darthmouth’s transfer athletes who just helped the Corsairs capture the program’s first-ever Little East Conference championship.

You’ll hear Jane and Carly describe their journey from Division I to Division III in their own words; a pathway to leadership, growth, and a new chapter of success. This was an experience that didn't just reignite their passion for the game, but also expanded their appreciation for the relationships, sacrifice, and joy that college basketball can provide.

There’s also great insight from Coach Matt, who shares his philosophy on blending transfers with homegrown players. We discuss how he leveraged the transfer portal to strengthen a team culture built on work ethic, professionalism, and shared sacrifice. Four-year development is still clearly Coach Matt’s “why,” but his take on how the portal can elevate both culture and competitiveness is worth hearing.

If you want to understand how the transfer portal can be used as a tool for growth—when both players and coaches are intentional—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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