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The NCAA announced that Jeff Konya, director of athletics at San José State University, will chair the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee for the 2027‑28 season, while also serving as vice chair during the 2026‑27 term.
The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee announced the election of Jeff Konya as vice chair and future chair, alongside updates to championship operations and a new bracketing approach for the 2027 championship.
Jeff Konya, Director of Athletics at San José State, has been elected chair of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee for the 2027‑28 season and vice chair for 2026‑27, with his appointment extended through August 31, 2028.
The NCAA has appointed three new administrators to its Division I Women’s Basketball Committee, while longtime director Jeff Konya receives a two‑year extension. Their appointments coincide with a period of rapid growth for the sport.
The NCAA revealed a slate of appointments and extensions that will shape the upcoming season's women's basketball oversight, highlighting new committee members and leadership changes.