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Russ Granik

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Val Ackerman’s Enduring Impact on the Big East and Women’s Basketball

Val Ackerman’s tenure as Big East commissioner combined a reverence for basketball heritage with bold leadership, leaving a lasting imprint on the league, the WNBA, and the media spaces that broadcast their stories.

Aug 25, 2026

Valerie Ackerman: A Three‑Decade Trailblazer in Women’s Basketball

Valerie Ackerman reflects on a career that reshaped women’s professional basketball, recalling early struggles, historic firsts, and the personal influences that guided her path.

Aug 18, 2026