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NCAA

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


Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

In order to play in Week Zero in its home stadium and not internationally or at a neutral site, USC must secure an exemption from the NCAA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

At Miami, though, the practice has been part of Hurricanes history for much longer than it has been permitted by the NCAA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

"Shame on the coaches, too. But shame on the NCAA, because coaches are going to do what they've got to do."

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

He started at the SEC in 2002 to help with compliance at a time when several schools were in trouble with the NCAA, and became commissioner in 2015.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025