Coaches can in fact say where a kid can and cannot go. There is a lawsuit now bought by a Weber State player. His new coach told him he wasn't getting a scholarship. He got offers from CU contingent on him not having to burn a year and sit out. NCAA said no.

This is unbelievable situation. These kids are closer to slaves than we want to admit.

http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2013/07/ncaa_transfer_rule_college_coaches_can_block_their_former_players_from_getting.html