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Former Creighton assistant coach violated NCAA ethical conduct rules; athletics director failed to report potential violation

A former Creighton men’s basketball assistant coach violated NCAA ethical conduct rules, and the athletics director failed to report that potential violation.

NCAA honors Ortiz and Marable with AASP Student-Athlete Career Development Award

The NCAA has named Elizabeth Ortiz and Isaiah Marable as the recipients of the 2021 Accelerating Academic Success Program Student-Athlete Career Development Award.

NCAA statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision

While today’s decision preserves the lower court ruling, it also reaffirms the NCAA’s authority to adopt reasonable rules and repeatedly notes that the NCAA remains free to articulate what are and are not truly educational benefits,...

Felicia Martin named interim senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement

Felicia Martin, vice president of the NCAA Eligibility Center, has been named interim senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement by President Mark Emmert. Her appointment begins today.

22 administrators chosen for Pathway Program

The NCAA leadership development office, in partnership with the Board of Governors Committee To Promote Cultural Diversity and Equity, has selected 22 senior-level administrators to participate in the NCAA Pathway Program, with the goal of preparing these individuals to attain positions as directors of athletics or conference commissioners.

Idaho committed financial aid violations and failed to monitor

Idaho committed multiple financial aid violations when it improperly reduced scholarships and incorrectly calculated scholarship equivalencies, resulting in a failure to monitor.

Division III Strategic Planning and Finance Committee forwards 2021-24 budget for approval

With Division III in a budget planning year, the Division III Strategic Planning and Finance Committee reviewed and forwarded for approval the 2021-24 budget at its meeting Tuesday.

Equity on the Ice

George Floyd’s death in May 2020 fueled conversations on diversity, equity and inclusion among conference commissioners across Division I men’s and National Collegiate women’s ice hockey.

An unlikely champion at the NCAA’s first championship

June 17 marks the 100-year anniversary of the first NCAA championship. Fittingly, the advent of college sports championships was led by the most unlikely of stories.

Women’s Lacrosse Rules Committee looks to make game more efficient

The NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Rules Committee proposed a package of rules changes with the goal of making the game more efficient, beginning with the 2021-22 academic year.

Inclusion Forum returns with energy and increased attendance

The NCAA office of inclusion hosted an energized virtual Inclusion Forum last week, with more than 4,300 registered participants learning more about diversity, equity and inclusion topics in athletics and higher education.

Coaching the coaches: Academy readies basketball assistants for top jobs

Women’s and men’s assistant basketball coaches from all three NCAA divisions came together for two immersive days of personal and professional development May 24-25 at the NCAA Basketball Coaches Academy.

Certain straight-line collision drills in football prohibited in Division III

The Division III Administrative Committee has approved as noncontroversial legislation the recommendation to prohibit certain athletics activities that encourage or create the type of straight-line contact that is not commonly utilized in football competition.

Program helps future sports leaders identify strengths, opportunities

Three hundred student-athletes attended the Career in Sports Forum on May 26-28, engaging in three days of programming designed for current student-athletes to explore future careers within the athletics industry.

Latest COVID-19 resocialization document addresses summer activities

The NCAA Sport Science Institute has released “Resocialization of Collegiate Sport: 2021 Summer Activities,” its seventh publication regarding the resocialization of college sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee sets priorities amid gender equity review

While awaiting the findings of an external gender equity review, the Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee has begun work to determine the best path forward.

Division II prohibits certain drills and activities for football

The Division II Management Council and Presidents Council voted Monday to immediately prohibit certain football activities and drills that may increase the probability of head impact exposure and do not simulate gamelike scenarios.

60-second shot clock reset proposed in men’s lacrosse

The NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Rules Committee proposed resetting the shot clock to 60 seconds when the offensive team retains possession after taking a valid shot and in other specific situations in the offensive half of the field, beginning in the 2021-22 academic year.

Soccer Rules Committee clarifies handball interpretation

The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules Committee in a virtual meeting this week clarified handball interpretations to align with those of international soccer.

Live statistics can be transmitted to benches in men’s basketball

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel today approved allowing the transmission of live statistics to the bench area for coaching purposes in men’s basketball, beginning with the 2021-22 season.

International 3-point line distance approved in women’s basketball

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Thursday approved moving the 3-point line to the international distance of 22 feet, 1¾ inches in women’s basketball, beginning with the 2021-22 season.

Women’s College World Series opens with upper deck seating

Softball’s grandest stage will be more impressive when the 2021 Women’s College World Series begins in Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Waiver granted to allow basketball instruction by non-coaching staff members this summer

The Division I Council Coordination Committee on Wednesday approved a waiver that will allow two non-coaching staff members in basketball to conduct instructional, on-court activities during the eight-week summer access period. No more...

Nadja West appointed as independent Board of Governors member

The NCAA Board of Governors has named Nadja West as one of its five independent members. West is a retired United States Army lieutenant general, former surgeon general of the U.S. Army and former commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Command.

Division II extends several blanket waivers

The Division II Administrative Committee on Wednesday extended several blanket waivers that were initially provided due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These waivers include permitting flexibility around committed prospective student-athletes’ participation in team meetings and team entertainment activities in the summer.

NCAA names Jim McKay Scholarship recipients

Auburn’s Helen Ulrich and Bill Taylor will each receive a $10,000 Jim McKay Scholarship, awarded by the NCAA to college athletes who demonstrate achievement in sports communication or public relations or hope to contribute to the field.

Former Alfred State coach allowed student-athletes to compete while ineligible

A former Alfred State track and field coach did not promote an atmosphere of compliance when he allowed two student-athletes to compete while ineligible.

Johns Hopkins failed to monitor lacrosse programs

Johns Hopkins athletics department failed to monitor its men’s and women’s lacrosse programs, which violated multiple financial aid rules between the 2016-17 and 2019-20 academic years.

Student-athletes, coach reflect on mental health challenges

This past year has been like no other in college sports. Mental health concerns were exacerbated by a pandemic that minimized socialization, canceled seasons and championships, and moved classes online for many. It was also a year of heightened racial and political tensions.

NCAA statement on Murphy-Sanders bill

“College athletes are students and not employees of their college or university. This bill would directly undercut the purpose of college: earning a degree. The NCAA and its member schools support student-athletes through scholarships –...

NCAA, The Asian American Foundation release resource guide in support of AAPI community

The office of inclusion and The Asian American Foundation have released a resource guide to “celebrate, combat hate and come together” for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Swimming and diving rules committee votes to change rule on officials

The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Rules Committee voted to clarify the rule regarding the minimum number of officials who must be present to conduct an official meet.

Mental Health Awareness: Campuses and conferences supporting wellness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and across the country NCAA student-athletes, schools and conferences are creating initiatives and providing resources dedicated to improving and maintaining mental health in student-athletes.

Statement from the Division III Softball Committee

After consultation with the NCAA Championship Medical Team, the NCAA Division III Softball Committee is disappointed to announce that, due to COVID-19 protocols, Geneva will not be able to participate in the 2021 Division III Softball Championship.

DI Council adjusts transfer waiver guidelines

The Division I Council approved new waiver guidelines for student-athletes who aren’t eligible for the one-time transfer exception adopted last month. The new guidelines would apply to anyone who doesn’t meet the criteria for the one-time transfer exception, including students wishing to transfer a second time.

NCAA updates protocols for championship attendance and masking

Based on recommendations from the NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group, the NCAA today announced new health and safety guidance for upcoming championships.

Statement from the Division III Softball Committee

Ohio Northern informed the Division III Softball Committee on Tuesday that it is withdrawing from the Division III Softball Championship due to COVID-19 protocol issues.

2021 Byers Scholarship recipients named

An NCAA committee that oversees the Walter Byers Graduate Scholarship selected two former student-athletes as recipients of the 2021 awards.

Division I Committee on Academics studies Academic Performance Program

The Division I Committee on Academics continued its discussion of the evolution of the Academic Progress Rate during its meeting May 12.

Statement from the Division I Men’s Golf Committee

After consulting with the NCAA Championship Medical Team, the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Committee regrets to announce that, due to COVID-19 protocols, Sacramento State will be unable to continue to participate in the 2021 Division I Men’s Golf Championships.