The annual NCAA Convention is this week and it is one of the most important gatherings of Association membership in the modern history of the NCAA. While a lot of eyes will be on Division I, all three Divisions must vote on a new NCAA Constitution. Division III has played an important role in crafting the new constitution as those in the division try and position DIII for the future.
And while the new NCAA Constitution will garner much of the attention this week in Indianapolis, it isn't the only piece of business that Division III needs to consider. There are a number of pieces of legislation DIII presidents, commissioners, and athletics directors will debate and likely vote on as well. Some of those items could have huge impacts on Division III including the sport of basketball.
In this special edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh gathers three ADs and a commissioner to have a round table discussion, and get insight, on the Constitution, DIII's role, and the legislation that will be considered. Plus, we react to what is ahead for DIII and the impact some of the legislation could have on DIII and it's student-athletes.
Guests include:
- Dr. Angel Mason
Director of Athletics for Berry College and Chair of the Division III Financial Aid and Technology Committees
- Jason Fein
Director of Athletics for Bates College and Chair of the Division III Management Council, ex officio for the NCAA Board of Governors and the DIII President's Council, and former member of the DIII Championships Committee.
- Stefanie 'Stevie' Baker-Watson
Associate Vice President for Wellness and Director of Athletics at DePauw University, former Chair of the DIII Management Council and Championships Committee, and Division III Representative for the NCAA Constitutional Committee
- Brad Bankston
Commissioner of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, former DIII Management Council and Championships Committee member, former DIII Football National Committee Chair, and Division III Representative for the NCAA Constitutional Committee
- Pat Coleman
Editor-in-Chief for D3sports.com including D3football.com and D3hoops.com, host of "Around the Nation Podcast"
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
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