Revolutionizing the NCAA transfer portal

UpNext partnered with Scope to build the first centralized recruiting platform built specifically for the transfer portal, giving student-athletes more control over their journey and helping coaches identify the right talent faster.

Student-athletes lacked visibility, guidance, and tools to effectively promote themselves and find the right fit during the transfer process. Coaches were overwhelmed by disorganized data and thousands of unverified athletes, making it difficult to evaluate and recruit the right players.

UpNext worked with Scope to create a streamlined recruiting platform that helps athletes tell their story and makes it easy for coaches to find top transfer talent. During their 12-week Zero to One sprint, Scope delivered a complete brand identity and design language, a streamlined landing experience for athletes and coaches, a feature-rich platform tailored to the needs of NCAA coaches, and a scalable MVP for both web and mobile.

Scope built and launched the UpNext MVP, powering real athlete-to-school connections and unlocking growth through strategic partnerships. Today, UpNext is trusted by programs across all divisions and empowers:

Student-athletes to build standout profiles, control their recruiting narrative, and connect directly with programs that fit their goals. Coaches to efficiently search, filter, and evaluate transfer prospects through verified video, stats, and academic info — all in one place.