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Mark Emmert Statement on NBA G League Announcement

“We appreciate the NBA’s decision to provide additional opportunities for those who would like to pursue their dream of playing professionally. The NCAA recently implemented significant reforms to support student-athlete success, including...

DIII Management Council opposes acclimatization proposal

One of Division III’s top governing bodies has opposed a 2019 Convention proposal that would alter the preseason in field hockey and soccer.

Division II Management Council takes positions on membership-sponsored proposals

The Division II Management Council this week weighed in on four legislative proposals that were sponsored by Division II members for a vote at the 2019 NCAA Convention in January.

Mid-American Conference prioritizes diversity and inclusion efforts

Diversity and inclusion initiatives receive more than lip service in the Mid-American Conference.

Charleston Southern failed to monitor its athletics program

Charleston Southern failed to monitor its athletics program when it improperly certified 55 student-athletes in 12 sports over a six-year period.

DI Committee on Academics begins review of academic metric

The Division I Committee on Academics focused its review of the Academic Progress Rate in a few priority areas, including which student-athletes are included in the rate, transfers (before and after graduation), how the rate is calculated and how penalties are assigned. The committee met Oct. 9-10 in Indianapolis.

Young Harris boosters provide extra benefit to student-athlete

Two Young Harris College boosters made an impermissible $3,737 tuition payment for a student-athlete

Number of NCAA college athletes reaches all-time high

A record-setting 494,992 students competed in NCAA sports in the 2017-18 academic year, an increase of more than 3,000 since 2016-17.

Wrestlers in each weight class to be seeded at DI championships

All 33 wrestlers in each weight class in the Division I Wrestling Championships will be seeded, starting with the 2019 championships.

DII football championship game set for McKinney, Texas

The NCAA Division II Football Committee has selected the city of McKinney, Texas, and the Lone Star Conference as hosts for the 2018 Division II football national championship game.

NCAA announces 2018-19 Pathway Program participants

The Pathway Program is designed to provide those currently in senior-level positions within athletics administration with the skill set to further propel their careers.

Fourth umpire approved for 2019 DI Softball Championship

The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved a four-umpire system for regionals, super regionals and the Women’s College World Series, beginning with the 2019 Division I Softball Championship.

Team playoff format modified in men’s golf

The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved adjusting how team playoffs are conducted in the Division I Men’s Golf Championships.

DI Council introduces transfer legislation

Students in specific situations could transfer and compete immediately if legislation introduced by the Division I Council is adopted.

Council introduces early recruiting proposals

The Division I Council introduced into the legislative cycle two proposals that would change the recruiting rules to better align the student-athlete’s college search with that of the general student body.

NCAA announces student research grant winners

The NCAA Research Committee has selected five research proposals to fund in the 2018 cycle of the NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant Program.

DI SAAC offers feedback on potential changes

At a meeting last week in Indianapolis, the Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee provided feedback regarding several issues vital to student-athletes, including transfer rules, athletics aid and early recruiting.

2018 Woman of the Year finalists named

Nine former college athletes have been selected as finalists for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year Award and will be honored at an awards dinner Oct. 28 in Indianapolis, where the 2018 Woman of the Year will be named. The nine finalists —...

Board of Governors to seek feedback for strategic plan

The NCAA’s top governing board soon will be seeking membership feedback as part of the process to refresh the Association’s strategic plan. The Board of Governors has enlisted the services of Attain LLC, a consulting firm, to help create an actionable, long-range plan that solidifies the direction and priorities for the Association.

Former East Tennessee State men’s tennis coach failed to promote atmosphere for compliance

The former East Tennessee State head men’s tennis coach did not promote an atmosphere for compliance when he allowed a student-athlete who was a nonqualifier to practice and, along with a booster, provided impermissible benefits to student-athletes

NCAA celebrates HBCU football teams at Circle City Classic luncheon

The NCAA hosted the Bethune-Cookman and Howard football teams at national office for Indiana Black Expo’s Circle City Classic luncheon in Indianapolis.

4 cities chosen as future NCAA Women’s Final Four hosts

San Antonio, Minneapolis, Dallas and Cleveland have been tabbed as future host cities for the NCAA Women’s Final Four from 2021 through 2024.

DIII committee proposes more joint basketball championships

Division III men’s and women’s basketball may soon hold joint championships again with Divisions I and II.

Referee stands mandated for beach volleyball

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a beach volleyball rule that mandates a referee stand with a platform, podium ladder or platform workstation for each competition court by the 2020 season for a contest to count.

Men’s lacrosse adds 80-second shot clock

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved both a visible 80-second shot clock on every possession and rule changes that allow offenses more flexibility around the crease in men’s lacrosse.

Alabama A&M miscertified student-athletes

Alabama A&M lacked institutional control when it improperly certified 101 student-athletes in nearly all of the university’s sport programs

Southern Illinois failed to monitor its women’s swimming and diving program

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale did not monitor its women’s swimming and diving program and the conduct of the diving coach.

Top 30 honorees named for 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year Award

The Woman of the Year selection committee has announced the Top 30 honorees for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

Former San Jose State baseball coach failed to promote atmosphere of compliance

The former San Jose State baseball coach did not promote an atmosphere of compliance when he directed and supervised student-athletes’ participation in activities that exceeded NCAA countable activity rules.

NCAA to use technology services to monitor sports wagering

As part of its ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of competitions, the NCAA national office is working with service providers to improve how it monitors sports wagering in the global betting market. The move comes as legalized gambling expands in the United States following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that cleared the way for states to allow sports wagering.

2018 NCAA Division II Football Championship game bids open

The NCAA is currently accepting bids to host the final game of the 2018 Division II Football Championship.

Florida men’s golf coach J.C. Deacon reprimanded

The NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Committee has issued a public reprimand to Florida men’s golf head coach J.C. Deacon after the coach’s misconduct during the 2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championships.

Joint NFL and NCAA statement on federal sports wagering laws

“Protecting the integrity of our sports is of paramount importance to the NFL and NCAA. We applaud the leadership demonstrated by Senators Hatch and Schumer in supporting federal legislation to protect the integrity of our games following...

Division II announces football showcase schedule

Division II announced today 19 regular-season football games that will be showcased on ESPN3 or NCAA social media as part of a new media agreement intended to promote the division on several platforms throughout the academic year.

Mike O’Brien named to Division I Men’s Basketball Committee

Mike O’Brien is replacing Jim Schaus, finishing out the final two years of Schaus’ original term.

Division III introduces LGBTQ resources

The Division III LGBTQ Working Group has released important new resources for Division III members. The working group — the first of its kind in any division — has spent nearly two years examining the current programming, resources, and recognition of the LGBTQ community and its allies in Division III.

Division I Men’s Basketball Committee adopts new ranking system

The NCAA has developed a ranking system that will replace the RPI as the primary sorting tool used to evaluate teams.

Stan Wilcox named executive vice president of regulatory affairs

Stan Wilcox, current vice president and director of athletics at Florida State, has been selected as NCAA executive vice president of regulatory affairs by NCAA President Mark Emmert. In this role, Wilcox will provide strategic direction to enforcement, the Eligibility Center, and academic and membership affairs at the national office. Wilcox begins his new role Oct. 1.

Former Louisiana-Monroe assistant basketball coach engaged in academic misconduct

A former Louisiana-Monroe assistant men’s basketball coach engaged in academic misconduct on behalf of two men’s basketball student-athletes.

Expanded exchange zones approved in track and field

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved expanding the exchange zones to 30 meters in men’s and women’s track and field sprint relay races.