NCAA Chief Urges Student First Amid Growth Debate
Atlanta delegates heard NCAA executive director Cedric Dempsey stress student-athletes over profits as he outlined five challenges focusing on academic success, athlete voice, life skills, inclusion, and amateurism. He announced a shift to a two-tier governance, priorities for public relations, and a move of headquarters to Indianapolis while honoring past athletes at a Sunday dinner.
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Hamilton fuels UConn rally past Boston College in win
Richard Hamilton scored a career high 38 as UConn erased a seven point second half deficit to beat Boston College 80-68. Kevin Freeman added 18 points and nine rebounds while Monquenco Hardnett and Khalid El-Amin provided key plays. BC led 32-20 before UConn surged, with Granger and Woodward also contributing in a tense Big East showdown.
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Connecticut Tops Boston College In Top 25 Clash 80 68
UConn defeats Boston College 80 to 68 as Freeman and Harilton lead with double figures. The Huskies improve to 14 2 while BC drops to 8 8 in a tight first half and strong second half surge.
KU recruit wavering over Kansas or Minnesota
KU recruit Algie Atkinson, a 6-5 220 pound defensive end from Evanston Township High, remains undecided between Kansas and Minnesota as verbal commitments are nonbinding until the February signing period. His mother and coach confirm he is weighing both options and will decide soon. Mario Ponds, Wichita Southeast defensive back running back, also enjoyed a Kansas visit but plans more visits to other schools.
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Haskell Women Top Baker JV In 57-42 Win
Indian Nations University Fightin Indians women basketball team defeated Baker's junior varsity 57-42 on Saturday night at Baker. They overcame a 33-30 halftime score and forced 24 turnovers as Balm Baldwin Robin Shield collected 12 points six rebounds and five steals. HIM stands 9-3 and will travel to Ottawa's JV Tuesday night.
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Switzer Rules Out Seifert as Cowboys Coach Candidate
Dallas owner Jerry Jones has two top candidates in mind for the next head coach, with George Seifert not being considered. Switzer, who resigned as coach, said Seifert will not be Dallas’ coach and disclosed two likely candidates discussed with Jones and Lacewell. Other reported names include Norv Turner, Terry Donahue, Jon Gruden, Butch Davis, and Dave Campo.
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RPI Use in NCAA Basketball Selection Since 1981
In Carmel Indiana the Hating Percentage Index or RPI has been used by the NCAA since 1981 to aid at large team selection and seeding. The index is an independent copy derived from three components: Division I winning percentage at 25 percent schedule strength 50 percent and opponent schedule strength 25 percent. Games versus non Division I teams are excluded from the calculation.
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