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NCAA

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Or N.C.A.A.
  1. National Collegiate Athletic Association.


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The Huskies, the defending national champions with a strong recruiting pipeline and unmatched success during Auriemma’s tenure, are somewhat of an abnormality to the changing of the guard in the NCAA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The men’s and women’s basketball tournaments come at an uncertain time for the NCAA.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Regulations should include advertising restrictions, integrity protections and involvement with sports governing bodies including the NCAA, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

"Now we're taking guys that were drafted in the NBA. If that's what we're going through, shame on the NCAA," Izzo said.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

USC’s offensive line was already dealt a difficult setback earlier this month when presumptive starting guard DJ Wingfield was denied an injunction in his eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025