1996 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team Earns Hall of Fame Induction
The 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, whose gold medal sparked the creation of the WNBA, is being celebrated for its lasting impact on the sport.
Aug 15, 2026
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NCAA Eyes Unified Final Four Format to Boost Basketball’s Reach
A new proposal from the NCAA commissioner suggests merging men's and women's Final Fours into one city over four days, adding Division II and III titles to create a comprehensive weekend of national championships.
Aug 12, 2026
Tim Brosnan Takes the Helm of the Big East Conference
The Big East has named former MLB executive Tim Brosnan as its sixth commissioner, succeeding Val Ackerman after a 14‑year tenure, aiming to bolster revenue and competitive standing.
Aug 10, 2026
Tim Brosnan Takes the Helm of the Big East Conference
The Big East has appointed former Major League Baseball executive Tim Brosnan as its new commissioner, tapping his business acumen to steer the conference through financial and competitive challenges.
Aug 10, 2026
Tim Brosnan Appointed Big East Commissioner to Reinforce Basketball Identity
The Big East has named former MLB executive Tim Brosnan as its new commissioner, tasking him with strengthening the conference’s basketball brand, improving media deals and ensuring competitive stability amid shifting realignment pressures.
Aug 4, 2026
Tim Brosnan Takes the Helm of the Big East as It Seeks to Cement Its Basketball Dominance
Former MLB executive Tim Brosnan is set to lead the Big East Conference, a league riding the wave of UConn’s recent national championships but wrestling with a top‑heavy roster and the need for a stronger media deal.
Aug 4, 2026
BIG EAST Leads New Women’s Basketball Officiating Alliance
A new multi‑conference officiating alliance, overseen by veteran official Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, promises enhanced training, standardized assignments and stronger development pathways for women’s college basketball officials.
Jul 24, 2026
Women’s Basketball Officiating Alliance Expands Across Major Conferences
The Big East and seven other Division I conferences have formed an alliance to standardize and improve women’s basketball officiating through shared resources, training and geographic efficiency.
Jul 24, 2026
A New Alliance Elevates Women’s Basketball Officiating
The newly formed women's basketball officiating alliance brings together the Big East, ACC, Atlantic 10 and other conferences under a collaborative system led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, aiming to boost consistency and development across the sport.
Jul 24, 2026
Big East Heads New Women’s Basketball Officiating Alliance
A coalition of major Division I conferences, led by Pualani Spurlock-Welsh, launches a collaborative officiating alliance to standardize assignments, training, and evaluation across the United States.
Jul 24, 2026
Women’s Basketball Officiating Alliance Expands Across Major Conferences
The new alliance, led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, seeks to raise the quality and consistency of women’s college basketball refereeing while maximizing geographic efficiency.
Jul 24, 2026
WNBA Marks 30 Years of Growth and a New Era of Star Power
The league celebrates its 30th season, highlighting championship legacies, record‑breaking attendance, a groundbreaking collective bargaining agreement, and plans to add new franchises by 2030.
Jul 4, 2026
Val Ackerman Receives Lin Dunn Inspiring Women Award in Indianapolis
During Inspiring Women Night, the Fever recognized former WNBA President Val Ackerman with the Lin Dunn Award, highlighting her foundational role and the league’s growing visibility.
Jun 30, 2026
Val Ackerman Honored as WNBA Marks 30 Years of Progress
In a recent ceremony, Val Ackerman received the Indiana Fever’s Lin Dunn Inspiring Women Award, highlighting three decades of transformation for the WNBA and the enduring influence of its pioneers.
Jun 28, 2026
Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh Takes the Helm of BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Officiating
With more than eighteen years of Division I experience, Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh is now the BIG EAST Conference’s Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials, charged with overseeing a newly formalized officiating alliance that spans three major leagues.
Jun 26, 2026
Pualani Spurlock-Welsh Leads New Women’s Basketball Officials Alliance
Pualani Spurlock-Welsh has been appointed supervisor of women’s basketball officials for the American, Atlantic Coast and Big East conferences, a role that places her at the helm of a newly formalized officiating alliance.
Jun 26, 2026
Pualani Spurlock-Welsh Appointed Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials for the ACC and Beyond
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the hiring of Pualani Spurlock-Welsh as its new Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials, a role that will also oversee the American and Big East conferences. With more than a decade and a half of high‑profile officiating experience, she will guide a newly formalized alliance set to launch this summer.
Jun 25, 2026
Val Ackerman to Receive Lin Dunn Inspiring Women Award as WNBA Marks 30 Years
The Indiana Fever will present Val Ackerman with the Lin Dunn Inspiring Women Award, celebrating her pivotal role in launching the WNBA and her lasting impact on women’s basketball during the league’s 30th anniversary season.
Jun 22, 2026
Mike Broeker Joins NCAA Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee
The new committee member brings extensive administrative experience and a track record of strategic initiatives to the governing body of college basketball.
Jun 2, 2026
Mike Broeker Joins NCAA Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee
Mike Broeker, vice president and director of athletics at Marquette University, has been appointed to the NCAA’s Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee, filling the vacancy left by Dan Leibovitz, who recently became commissioner of the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Jun 2, 2026
Mike Broeker Appointed to NCAA Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee
Mike Broeker, Marquette University's Vice President and Director of Athletics, has been selected for the NCAA's Men's Basketball Oversight Committee, a role that will shape the future of college basketball governance.
Jun 1, 2026
Big East Eyes Year‑Round Basketball Focus as UConn’s Benedict Calls for Identity Shift
UConn’s athletic director David Benedict argues that the Big East should champion basketball throughout the calendar, a strategy that could reshape the conference’s future amid expanding tournaments and revenue challenges.
May 13, 2026