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March Madness tips off with First Four games March 18

The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship will tip off with a quartet of First Four games Thursday, March 18, setting a stage for a March Madness unlike any other in the 82 years of the event.

2021 DI Women’s Basketball Championship planning announced

With less than two months until Selection Monday, the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee provided planning updates for the 2021 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship.

DIII elects new Management Council members as Convention wraps up

No action was taken on name, image and likeness legislation at the Division III business session during the 2021 virtual NCAA Convention on Friday.

NCAA President Mark Emmert statement on Kevin White’s upcoming retirement

The NCAA would like to congratulate Kevin White on a tremendous career in intercollegiate athletics, culminating at Duke University...

DII to permit access to athletics aid, practice to nonqualifiers

Division II adopted legislation permitting schools to provide athletics aid and access to practice to all incoming freshman student-athletes and two-year college transfers regardless of their initial-eligibility status.

Student-athlete committees issue joint statement on name, image, likeness legislation delay

The Division I, II and III Student-Athlete Advisory Committees and the Board of Governors Student-Athlete Engagement Committee issued a joint statement regarding the pause in the process of voting on name, image and likeness legislation.

Roberts Wesleyan wins 2021 DII Award of Excellence

Roberts Wesleyan raised more than $10,000 for Golisano Children's Hospital in early 2020, capped by a basketball doubleheader dedicated to the cause.

New bracketing principles adopted for 2021 DI Men’s Basketball Championship

The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee adopted new bracketing principles, effective only for the 2021 championship, as a result of the entire tournament being played in Indiana.

Statement on recruiting dead period violations

NCAA enforcement staff are aware of numerous potential recruiting violations during the extended recruiting dead period, which was lengthened due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19.

DIII Presidents Council withdraws name, image and likeness proposal

Name, image and likeness legislation has been withdrawn from Friday’s Division III’s business session during the virtual 2021 NCAA Convention.

DI Board of Directors affirms DI Council decision to delay name, image and likeness, transfer decisions

The Division I Board of Directors affirmed the Division I Council decision earlier this week delaying the adoption of new name, image and likeness rules and allowing student-athletes the chance to transfer and compete immediately, no matter what sport they play. The board met virtually Thursday as part of the 2021 NCAA Convention.

Board of Governors supports postponing name, image and likeness votes

The Association’s top governing body, meeting virtually Wednesday as part of the 2021 NCAA Convention, reaffirmed its commitment to providing name, image and likeness opportunities to all college athletes at the first viable opportunity.

NCAA Division III announces LGBTQ OneTeam Recognition Award recipients

Three winners were recognized as the inaugural Division III LGBTQ OneTeam Recognition Award winners at the NCAA Convention in January.

DII Presidents Council votes to withdraw NIL proposal

During its virtual NCAA Convention meeting Tuesday, the Division II Presidents Council voted to withdraw the division’s name, image and likeness proposal from consideration during Friday’s business session.

DI Presidential Forum continues review of division’s future

The Division I Presidential Forum continued its review of the future sustainability of Division I, setting goals and a timeline for their work. The forum met virtually Tuesday as part of the 2021 NCAA Convention.

DIII Management Council recommends name, image, likeness legislation delay

The Division III Management Council made a recommendation to the Division III Presidents Council to withdraw the proposal on name, image and likeness from Friday’s Business Session at the virtual 2021 NCAA Convention.

Emmert calls 2021 a ‘seminal year for college sports’

While last year provided NCAA members some of the most difficult challenges they have ever faced, 2021 offers the chance to showcase the membership’s values and reinforce its mission.

Louise McCleary named interim vice president of Division III

Louise McCleary, an integral part of Division III with more than two decades of administration experience within the division, will assume the role of NCAA’s interim vice president of Division III governance beginning Feb. 1.

DII expected to delay vote on name, image, likeness legislation

The Division II Management Council during its virtual NCAA Convention meeting Monday heard from NCAA President Mark Emmert, who requested each of the three divisions delay voting on name, image and likeness legislation.

Division I Council tables proposals on name, image, likeness and transfers

The Division I Council on Monday announced it is committed to adopting new rules allowing student-athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness, but said several external factors, including recent correspondence with the U.S. Department of Justice, prompted members to delay voting on the proposals.

NCAA announces health and safety plans for all other winter championships

Following the recent announcement of health and safety protocols for the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, the NCAA has announced protocols for its remaining winter championships. The protocols related to the Division I Women’s...

Division III celebrates 10-year anniversary of Identity Initiative

Division III’s Identity Initiative was introduced in 2010 to sharpen the division’s identity and to enable schools and conferences to more effectively explain why they prefer to compete in the division.

Rollins professor wins 2020 Division II faculty award

The national Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has selected Joan Davison of Rollins as the winner of the 2020 Dr. Dave Pariser Faculty Mentor Award.

Purdue’s Mike Bobinski will replace Jim Phillips on Men’s Basketball Committee; Southland Conference Commissioner Tom Burnett assumes role of vice chair

A familiar face will join the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee, as Mike Bobinski, vice president and director of athletics at Purdue, will assume the vacancy left by Jim Phillips, the outgoing vice president for athletics and...

NCAA Announces Health and Safety Protocols for DI Men’s Basketball Championship

The NCAA, in conjunction with the Marion County Public Health Department, has formalized the COVID-19 health and safety protocols to be used during the 2021 Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, including all rounds and the Final Four.

2021 NCAA Today’s Top 10 Award honorees named

In January, 10 exceptional former student-athletes will be honored during the NCAA Convention as the 2021 Today’s Top 10 Award winners

2021 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award recipients announced

Seven former college athletes will receive the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in recognition of their collegiate and professional achievements, as well as their civic contributions.

2021 Inspiration Award: Chaunté Lowe

Four-time Olympian and three-time NCAA champion Chaunté Lowe beat breast cancer while sharing her story with millions to raise awareness about its dangers and warning signs.

2021 Gerald R. Ford Award: David Robinson

David Robinson’s post-basketball life is filled with successes in family, philanthropy and business.

2021 Award of Valor: Jaimire Dutrieuille

An act of bravery has earned Jaimire Dutrieuille the NCAA Award of Valor, presented to someone who, when confronted with a situation involving personal danger, averted or minimized potential disaster by a courageous action.

2021 Pat Summitt Award: Nancy Stevens

Nancy Stevens, former head of the UConn field hockey program, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 NCAA President’s Pat Summitt Award. Stevens retired in September as the winningest coach in NCAA field hockey history.

2021 Theodore Roosevelt Award: John McLendon

History won’t forget legendary basketball coach John McLendon, who will be posthumously honored as the 2021 Theodore Roosevelt Award recipient during the NCAA Convention in January.

Towson earns 2021 NCAA/MOAA Diversity and Inclusion Award

Towson has earned the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association’s 2021 Award for Diversity and Inclusion. The university will be honored Jan. 14 during the 2021 NCAA Convention.

2021 NCAA Convention to be held virtually

For the first time, the NCAA Convention will take place virtually in 2021. The event will be held over three weeks in January.

Division II names 2021 Award of Excellence finalists

Twenty-eight schools and one conference have been named finalists for the 2021 Division II Award of Excellence, an accolade recognizing initiatives in the past year that exemplify the Division II philosophy, community engagement and student-athlete leadership.

NCAA to roll out Leadership Collective platform

Some of the most accomplished people of color in the Association who are senior administrators and coaches will get increased visibility from athletics directors, conference commissioners, college presidents and chancellors with the launch this winter of an online platform, the NCAA Leadership Collective.