Category: NCAA
The new College Sports Commission (CSC) has cleared more than 8,300 name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals worth nearly $80 million, it announced Thursday in its first full update. College Sports Commission Tasked With Approving NIL Deals The CSC is responsible for approving contracts worth $600 or more between college athletes and third-party companies. Schools […]
UC San Diego was formally admitted to the West Coast Conference on Wednesday, expanding the conference to 10 teams beginning in the 2027 season. “We continually identify valuable opportunities to expand our membership, and the addition of UC San Diego greatly aligns with the goals of the West Coast Conference,” commissioner Stu Jackson said in […]
Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin will make more than $2 million per year after signing a three-year extension that keeps him under contract through October 2030. Scott Stricklin Could Earn $2.175 Million Per Year With Bonuses Stricklin’s previous deal paid him $1.8 million annually and ran through 2027. He got a $250,000 raise and […]
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin has signed a three-year extension that will keep him under contract through 2030, a person familiar with the deal told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Friday. Financial details were not disclosed. Scott Stricklin Joined Florida In November 2016 His new deal was reached after the Gators won a national championship in […]
Jay Wright has decided to step away from being a full-time television analyst after three years to devote more time to his administrative role at Villanova University. Jay Wright Joined CBS Sports, TNT Sports In 2022 Wright was hired by CBS Sports and TNT Sports as a college basketball analyst in 2022. He was a […]
University of Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes reportedly signed a lifetime contract Thursday to remain with the Volunteers for as long as he wants to coach. “Rick has taken our program to unprecedented heights, and we are absolutely thrilled to have him continue coaching on Rocky Top for the rest of his career,” […]
The Pac-12 has extended its media rights partnership with The CW Network through the 2030-31 season, the conference announced Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The CW Network To Air Over 60 Pac-12 Events Annually The agreement gives the Pac-12 consistent coverage on The CW with 13 regular-season football games, 35 men’s […]
The NCAA and online payment service Venmo announced a partnership Tuesday aiming to combat abuse and harassment of college athletes, according to ESPN’s David Purdum. NCAA, Venmo Partnership Features Hotline For Athletes The NCAA-Venmo partnership features a dedicated hotline for collegiate athletes to report abuse and harassment, education on account security, and increased monitoring. According […]
Wake Forest Athletics announced Thursday that Steve Weinman, who has spent the past 13 years in the Chicago Bulls‘ front office, has been appointed as senior associate athletics director for analytics. Steve Weinman To Serve As General Manager Of Basketball Programs In this role, Weinman will also serve as general manager for both the men’s […]
Cincinnati point guard Jizzle James, an all-Big 12 honorable mention selection last season and the son of Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James, has been dismissed from the team, according to a statement from coach Wes Miller. Jizzle James Committed To Cincinnati In 2023 James arrived at Cincinnati as a 4-star prospect in the […]
