President Obama lauded him as an American hero. The world was captivated by his leadership and sacrifice. Now, Hollywood’s version of Richard Phillips’ harrowing experience as a hostage of Somali pirates debuts this week. Phillips is a...
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee has formally started the process to identify the next round of Men’s Final Four locations for 2017-2020. The committee made bid specifications available this week to prospective Final Four...
As part of its 40 th Anniversary celebration, Division III begins its 40-in-40 series by recognizing the 12 th anniversary of the death of a student-athlete who exemplified all of the division’s attributes: Proportion, comprehensive...
By Greg Johnson The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel, which met via conference call June 24, approved a change to how block/charge calls will be made in men’s basketball and added a 10-second backcourt rule in women’s basketball,...
The media has inaccurately reported that the Division I Men's Basketball Championship will no longer play regional semifinal and final games in domes. Staff should be aware that, in the future, regional games will be played at both domes...
By Greg Johnson The NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee recommended a significant focus on freedom of movement and a change to how block/charge calls will be made, and the NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee recommended adding a 10-...
Scott Barnes, the vice president and director of athletics at Utah State University, has been named chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for the 2014-15 season. Barnes will first serve as vice chair to Ron Wellman, the...
By Michelle Brutlag Hosick Men’s basketball teams will be allowed to begin their first practice – celebrated at many schools with Midnight Madness events – up to two weeks earlier than in the past, starting this fall. The proposal was...
By Michelle Brutlag Hosick Men’s basketball teams will be allowed to begin their first practice – celebrated at many schools with Midnight Madness events – possibly up to two weeks earlier than in the past, under a proposal advancing in...
By Greg Johnson NCAA.org Preparation makes perfect when it comes to producing and broadcasting the Men’s Final Four. From Mark Wolff, CBS’ coordinating producer of college basketball, throughout the entire television crew in Atlanta to...
