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Val Ackerman’s Exit Leaves College Hoops Searching for Its Next Champion

The longtime Big East commissioner leaves at a pivotal moment of change, leaving no singular voice to steer the sport’s future.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

UConn Coach Dan Hurley Fined by Big East for Altercation With Official in Loss to Marquette

As anticipated, the UConn coach has been fined.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 8

How Many WNBA Teams Are There? Running Through the History of League Contraction and Expansion

The number of WNBA teams has changed over the years largely due to financial instability, but now the league is primed to enjoy new growth.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29, 2025

More NCAA leagues to pay women’s basketball referees equally

The NCAA earned praise last year when it agreed to pay referees at its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments equally

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Clear Play: Val Ackerman leads Big East into the future

The Big East's boss on the future of one of college basketball's best conferences.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2022