March 2024: The NCAA launches its Draw the Line campaign, which prioritizes student-athlete education on the effects of sports betting while also addressing problem gambling for all who consume and participate in college sports. The Association also has led the charge for states to update their sports betting laws to protect student-athletes from harassment or coercion and protect the integrity of NCAA competition. In the wake of the effort, multiple states have moved to restrict prop bets, wagers not tied to the overall outcome of a game. March 1, 2024 2
July 17, 2023: The NCAA announces the creation of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament. The 32-team postseason tournament, which will be owned and funded by the NCAA, will be held annually beginning in 2024. With the addition of the WBIT, 100 postseason NCAA-funded opportunities will be available for Division I women’s basketball teams, equal to that of men’s basketball through its two events (the 68-team championship and 32-team National Invitation Tournament). July 17, 2023 2
May 2014: The NCAA and Department of Defense announce the Grand Alliance, a joint initiative aimed at enhancing research into concussions and developing testing and prevention strategies for traumatic brain injuries. The alliance includes the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education Consortium, the largest concussion and repetitive head impact study in history. May 1, 2014 0
Nov. 18, 1999: The NCAA and CBS agree to a $6 billion, 11-year agreement for rights to the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship and other championships, including marketing opportunities. November 18, 1999 0
May 4, 1998: A federal court judge awards $67 million to plaintiffs in the restricted-earnings case. The NCAA and plaintiffs subsequently announced a $54 million settlement. May 4, 1998 1
December 1994: The NCAA and CBS agree to a $1.7 billion, eight-year television contract; ESPN agrees to expand its coverage of the Division I Women’s Basketball Championship. December 1, 1994 0
Nov. 22, 1989: The NCAA and CBS sign a $1 billion television agreement for 1991 through 1997. Executive Director Richard Schultz moves to examine equitable distribution of revenue. November 22, 1989 0
Jan. 13-15, 1986: The NCAA drug-testing program is approved. The first testing was conducted at the Division I Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships in November 1986. January 13, 1986 0
