Andy Katz catches up with NCAA Chief Medical Officer Brian Hainline to discuss health and safety protocols to be implemented at upcoming championships. They also cover COVID-19 vaccines, virus variants and what that all means for college sports.

Leading into the 2021 NCAA Convention, Andy Katz previews key agenda items, annual awards being presented and important facts about the structure and governance of the NCAA. The 2021 NCAA Convention will virtually bring together close to 5,000 NCAA member school representatives, NCAA staff and invited guests.

Andy Katz talks with Lynn Holzman, NCAA vice president of women’s basketball, and Nina King, senior deputy director of athletics at Duke and chair of the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee, about recent decisions to adjust the tournament and the Women’s Final Four.

Haydyn Gibson has a conversation with Scott Larson, chair of the Division II Legislation Committee and athletics director at Lubbock Christian University, to provide an update on the Name, Image and Likeness status as it currently stands in Division II, leading into the annual NCAA Convention in January.

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Michelle Hosick has a conversation with Grace Calhoun, chair of the Division I Council and athletics director at the University of Pennsylvania, to provide an update on the Name, Image and Likeness status as it currently stands in Division I, leading into the annual NCAA Convention in January.

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Jeremy Villanueva has a conversation with Matt Hill, member of the Division III Interpretations and Legislation Committee and athletics director at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, to provide an update on the Name, Image and Likeness status as it currently stands in Division III, leading into the annual NCAA Convention in January.

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Haydyn Gibson talks with Trevor Hudgins, a basketball player at Northwest Missouri State, about his career and his experience as a Division II college athlete.

Andy Katz talks with Derrick Gragg, NCAA senior vice president for inclusion, education and community engagement, about his new role and the priorities for the Association in those areas.

Andy Katz talks with Jay Wright, head men’s basketball coach at Villanova, and Todd Golden, head men’s basketball coach at San Francisco, about the protocols their schools are using to ensure safe practices and competition. NCAA Medical Advisory Group member Dr. Jeremy Cauwels joins to provide a national perspective.

Andy Katz checks in with NCAA Chief Medical Officer Brian Hainline on guidelines, developments and the outlook for college sports as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.