Transfers - Player decision or coach decision?

Transfers, transfers everywhere. It has been discussed whether coaches "push" players out of a program to make room for recruits or transfers. Many comments say that is wrong or taking advantage of the players.

If a coach is forthright with a player that the player is unlikely to see much playing in the future, and suggests he may want to look elsewhere, is that wrong? Or is that looking out for the best interest of the player. Of course the team benefits, but the player could as well.

I guess if the player wants to stay, ride the bench and get his degree, but the coach forces the kid out, that would be wrong. But I don't see an issue with a coach being honest with a kid and telling him he isn't going to play and should consider transferring.

I think it's a case-by-case and coach-by-coach decision.

For example, I don't think HCBS pushed Conner Frankamp out, I do think he was probably honest about how much playing time he'd get, and that didn't work for Conner or his dad, so they pulled the plug.

Another case: Carlton Bragg had a fairly rough season both on and off the court. It's entirely possible that HCBS may have told him both parties might be better off parting ways. I have no way to prove that of course, but in some cases where a player simply isn't happy a coach might even assist in helping him find a better fit.

Finally, some guys will be told "you're probably going to be riding the bench next season" and will look to get somewhere where they'll see some playing time. Others will react thinking that riding the bench in AFH is a pretty good gig.

In all cases, I'm pretty sure that once a scholarship is awarded, it can't be pulled back due to poor play on the court.