SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack has been appointed to the NCAA Division I men’s basketball committee.
The high-profile committee is responsible for putting together the annual bracket and matchups for the popular, lucrative NCAA Tournament, also known as March Madness.
Wildhack replaces North Carolina Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham, whose term expired after serving as the chair of the committee this past NCAA tournament, as the ACC’s representative. Wildhack’s term will officially begin on Sept. 1 of this year and will end in 2030, SU said in its announcement.
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“It’s a privilege to represent Syracuse University and the Atlantic Coast Conference on the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee,” Wildhack said. “I’m thankful to Commissioner (Jim) Phillips for nominating me. The NCAA tournament is one of the great sporting events in the world. I look forward and am honored to work with (NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball) Dan Gavitt, the NCAA staff and my fellow committee members.”
Wildhack has served as the leader of Syracuse Athletics since July 2016. He has also previously served as the chair of ACC Athletic Directors.
Before coming to Syracuse University nearly nine years ago, Wildhack spent 30 years working for ESPN and held a number of leadership roles in his time with the network.
