The NCAA has approved a performance pay system for women's basketball teams competing in the NCAA Tournament, aligning with the long-standing system used for men's basketball. The move aims to promote gender equity and reflect the growing popularity of women's basketball.
Women’s basketball has reached another milestone in its growing popularity and recognition. Starting this year, teams competing in the NCAA Tournament will be compensated through performance pay , similar to the system men’s basketball teams have benefited from for years. The plan was unanimously approved Wednesday during the NCAA convention, the Associated Press reports, reflecting a broader push for gender equity in collegiate sports.
Courtney Banghart, North Carolina’s head coach and president of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, called it "a great day and a reward for the investment by athletic departments in women's basketball."How does this impact women’s basketball?Women’s basketball has seen historic growth in recent years. The 2024 title game, featuring South Carolina and Iowa, drew a record 18.7 million viewers, surpassing the men’s championship by nearly 3 million.
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