Illinois awards AD Whitman with extension, raise
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Adam Rittenberg
UM did not discuss AD Manuel's future at meeting
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Dan Wetzel
2027 five-star fits: Breaking down Texas' first commit, Jayla Forbes
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Shane Laflin
Texas, Schaefer land Forbes to kick off '27 class
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Shane Laflin
Embattled Michigan AD Manuel not ready to go
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David Hale
NCAA women's tourney to seed by true ranking
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NCAA sued by 11 athletes over eligibility rules
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Myron Medcalf
Sources: U-M regents to meet, mull AD Manuel fate
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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel
Michigan State names Palumbo as interim AD
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Iowa State AD retiring in 2027 after 22 years
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Max Olson

Women's College Basketball News

Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman with extension, raise

Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 that includes a significant raise.

Michigan board did not discuss AD Warde Manuel's future at meeting

The University of Michigan's board of regents did not discuss the future of athletic director Warde Manuel during a Thursday meeting.

How top 2027 women's basketball commits fit at their schools

Projecting the impact of top 2027 posts Jayla Forbes (Texas) and Caroline Bradley (LSU).

Jayla Forbes, No. 13 girls' 2027 recruit, commits to Texas

Jayla Forbes, the No. 13 player and second-ranked post in the girls' SC Next class of 2027, has committed to Texas.

Michigan AD Warde Manuel doesn't want to leave

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is defending his resume; and says he does not want to leave the school.

NCAA women's tourney to seed top 16 by true ranking in 2027

Beginning with next year's NCAA women's basketball tournament, the top 16 teams will be placed in the bracket in their true ranking regardless of conference affiliation.

Group of 11 athletes challenge new NCAA eligibility rules in suit

Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.

Sources: Michigan regents to discuss investigation Thursday

The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the culture of its athletic department on Thursday, sources told ESPN, and as part of the review, a decision on the future of AD Warde Manuel is expected in the coming days.

Michigan State names Jon Palumbo as interim athletic director

Michigan State University has bounced back from potentially losing its school president and athletic director by retaining Kevin M. Guskiewicz to lead the school and appointing Jon Palumbo as interim athletic director.

Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard retiring in 2027

Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard has announced that he will retire in 2027, ending his reign as the longest-tenured active AD at the Power 4 level.

Ohio judge grants injunction for hoops players suing NCAA

An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men's and women's college basketball players suing the NCAA for eligibility, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.

NIL clearinghouse has rejected $90M in deals

The clearinghouse charged with analyzing NIL deals has rejected $90 million worth of those submitted.

New AD Eichorst hopes to bring Texas swagger to Wisconsin

New Wisconsin athletic director Shawn Eichorst, who spent the last eight years at Texas, hopes to bring new energy to Madison.

Air Force AD Nathan Pine out after seven years in role

Nathan Pine is out as the athletic director at Air Force, with sources telling ESPN that Pine was pushed out at the urging of outgoing superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind.

Eichorst returning to home state as new AD at Wisconsin

Shawn Eichorst is returning to his home state and heading back to the Big Ten as Wisconsin's athletic director nearly a decade after Nebraska fired him from that same position.

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