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Stu Jackson, commissioner of the West Coast Conference, has been named Vice Chair of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee and will become chair in 2027‑28, overseeing a 76‑team tournament and guiding the conference's continued growth.
Mark Jackson, Northwestern’s vice president for athletics and recreation, joins the NCAA Men’s Basketball Selection Committee for a five‑year term, taking on a leadership role as the association prepares to expand the tournament to 76 teams in 2027.
Pete Bevacqua, Notre Dame's vice president and director of athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Selection Committee for a four‑year term starting July 1.
The NCAA announces a major restructuring of its men's basketball championship, adding four seasoned leaders to the selection committee and expanding the field to 76 teams for the first time in 2027.
Mark Pope’s early success at Kentucky, the challenges of his second season, and the evolving recruiting landscape set the stage for a critical athletics director search.