NCAA

American  

Or N.C.A.A.

1. National Collegiate Athletic Association.

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Example Sentences

That approach ruffled feathers across the sport, as detractors argued that the offseason shopping spree was against the spirit of college sports—a bridge too far even in the wild west of today’s NCAA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Women’s college basketball hasn’t just gone mainstream, it’s boomed into a sport with one of the highest audience ceilings of any 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

This year, a receiver will only need one foot in bounds for a catch, which is the standard used by the NCAA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 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