Division I SAAC

Statement from the NCAA DI SAAC Executive Team on recently released article regarding SAAC. #DImpact x #NCAA

In honor of Black History Month, we’re celebrating Althea Gibson. A true trailblazer who broke barriers in professional sports and paved the way for future athletes! She attended Florida A&M University. #D1Impact x #NCAA

Earlier this week, members from each divisional Student-Athlete Advisory Committee were on Capitol Hill talking with legislators on the current landscape of college sports. Employment and NIL were the main focuses of conversation between the committee members and legislators.

For more information on the application of the immediate effective date for Division I Proposal No. 2024-5, check out the below graphic. Click the link to see the full chart of sport-specific transfer windows: on.ncaa.com/DIUG

"SAAC supports the outcome today from the council's adopted legislation regarding institutional involvement, transparency and disclosure because each element provides some stability and assistance to a very unstable environment” - Morgyn Wynne, vice chair of the Division I SAAC

Council changes transfer rules, permits immediate eligibility for transfers who are academically eligible/in good standing at prev. school & meet progress-toward-degree requirements at new school. Decision not final until meeting ends Thurs, must be ratified by DI Board Monday.

DI Council adopts rules allowing schools to assist student-athletes with NIL opportunities, if those student-athletes disclose NIL activities valuing $600+ to their schools. Decision is not final until the meeting concludes Thurs. and must be ratified by DI Board next week.

With sports betting on the rise, the NCAA is acting to protect student-athletes from harassment and working to protect the integrity of the game – this week shows why it’s so important to act.

Nearly 200 interns & graduate assistants immersed themselves in growth, mentorship, & the dynamic college athletics scene at our Emerging Leaders Seminar, propelling their careers forward! #NCAALearnLead | on.ncaa.com/ELS24

Yesterday, @RadfordVB student-athlete Meredith Page testified in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce on the topic of @NCAA Name, Image, Likeness. Watch her opening statement here ➡️ youtu.be/10hYhmspCHw #RiseAndDefend🛡️

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 the rights of student-athletes. On Thursday, Big South SAAC Chair and National SAAC Representative Meredith Page was in Washington to testify for a legislative hearing titled “NIL Playbook: Proposal to Protect Student Athletes’ Dealmaking Rights.” Page, a @RadfordVB student-athlete, spoke to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce alongside NCAA President Charlie Baker, Missouri Valley Conference Commissioner Jeff Jackson (former Big South Deputy Commissioner), and other @Div1SAAC student-athletes. You make us proud, Meredith! 👏 #BigSouthMade

It was a pleasure to have you join us!

The 2024 #NCAAconv is taking over Phoenix! 🌵

Division I Council approves proposals for student-athlete protections in NIL, effective Aug. 1. Decisions are not final until the meeting concludes. ⤵️ for details

The @NCAA Convention is headed to Phoenix, AZ!

🏆 Student-Athletes Take Center Stage! 🏆 NCAA & @ESPN join forces for an 8-year media rights deal, covering 40 championships in 19 men's & 21 women's sports, plus expanded focus on @ncaadii & @ncaadiii championships! on.ncaa.com/MediaPartner

Happy New Year to our extraordinary student-athletes! May 2024 bring amazing experiences and great health. Here's to another year of success and memorable achievements!🌟🥳

Happy New Year from Division 1 SAAC!

Happy Holidays from Division I SAAC!

Breaking: NCAA announces multi-time transfers who enter the Transfer Portal this Fall or Winter will be eligible to play at a new school without a waiver in the 2024-25 season. #TP4PT #TransferPortal