MAAC Commissioner Rich Ensor Appointed Chair of NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee
EDISON, NJ – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Commissioner, Rich Ensor, has been appointed chair of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee, as announced by the organization. Ensor begins a two-year term as the committee’s chair.
“I’m honored to be appointed as chair of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee,” notes Ensor. “I think my past service as a member of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee, and my current position on the WBCA Board of Directors, provides me with a deep understanding of the game, its challenges and possible paths for the continued growth of the game within the Association’s governance structure.”
As chair of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee, Ensor oversees the development and public perception of the sport and assists with recommendations related to regular-season and postseason women’s basketball. The committee will prioritize enhancement of the student-athlete educational experience (academically and athletically), and in doing so, promote student-athletes’ personal growth and leadership development.
“Rich is the ideal professional to chair the Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee”, said Kevin Lennon, vice president of Division I Governance. “His commitment to growing the game of women’s basketball and experience serving on the selection committee and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association board are the perfect combination to ensure successful execution of the strategic priorities for the oversight committee.”
During Ensor’s tenure as MAAC Commissioner, the conference has secured a stable membership base, expanded the number of championships conducted and developed an extensive marketing program cemented with broadcast agreements with ESPN, a web paged hosted by SIDEARM Sports, and partner championship venues such as the Times Union Center (Albany, NY), Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and Disney Sports Attractions.
About the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee:
The Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee will supervise qualifications and/or selection procedures for the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship. The committee will review recommendations from the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee and process other issues related to the administration of the championship. The committee will assume many of the duties of the former NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Issues Committee and will provide direction to the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Rules Committee regarding playing rules. The committee will be comprised of representatives from each divisional subgroup.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 37
th year of competition during the 2017-18 academic year. Current Conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter's University, and Siena College.