1. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Divisions in Basketball Overview
April 2017

2. Task Force Background
Formed to carry out an in-depth analysis about the current state of two basketball divisions within the NAIA
The average aid gap between DI and DII schools has decreased each year
Participation in both men’s and women’s DI has decreased
Increased postseason access rates in relation to other NAIA sports

3. Task Force Members
Joe Glover, Indiana University Southeast AD (D2), Co-chair
Mike McCutchen, Freed-Hardeman University AD (D1), Co-chair
Drew Watson, Southeastern University AD (D2)
Gary Picone, Lewis-Clark State College AD (D1)
Andrea McCloskey, Georgetown College Head Women’s Coach (D1)
Oliver Drake, Midland University Head Men’s Coach (D2)
Scott McClure, River States Conference Commissioner (D2)
Will Wolper, American Midwest Conference Commissioner (D1)
Dr. Frank Ayers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President (DII)
Dr. Kermit Bridges, Southwestern Assemblies of God University President (DI)

4. Current Timeline March 2017: Coaches Meeting Presentations
April 2017: NAIA Convention Presentation
May 2017-December 2017: Additional research and discussion
September 2017: Report at fall meetings (COP, CCA, ADA)
April 2018: Report of findings and proposal at NAIA Convention
: Earliest Date for any modification to Championships
Note: Championship Agreements run through 2018 and No changes will take place prior to the 2020 Championships.

5. Women’s Participation Summary

6. Men’s Participation Summary

7. Postseason Ratio Summary

8. Women’s Scholarship Ranges
Before Exemptions

9. Men’s Scholarship Ranges
Before Exemptions

10. Women’s Aid By Year

11. Men’s Aid By Year

12. Survey Respondents (331) DI vs. DII By Role DII DI Pres Coach (W) Comm
Coach (M)
Coach (W)
Pres
Comm AD
DII DI

13. Survey Results Summary:
Combine Championship Location

14. Survey Results Summary:
Scholarship Limits

15. Survey Results Summary
Scholarship Implementation Timeline

16. Survey Results Summary:
Postseason Field Size

17. Potential Formats Considered
32 team final site
16 team final site
8 team final site
Option A: 64 teams
32 opening round games
Option B: 48 teams
16 byes to final site
16 opening round games
Option A: 64 teams
16 opening sites
4 teams each
Option A: 64 teams
8 opening sites
8 teams each

18. Key Considerations Financial impact Selection model Seeding
# of automatic berths vs. at-larges
Marketing opportunities
Final site and opening round host responsibilities
Student-athlete experience
Scheduling

19. Cost Analysis - Current
Average Expenses Per Institution (last 3 years)
Women’s DI
$14,917
Women’s DII
$15,606
Women’s Basketball
$15,262
Annual Total Expenses (64 teams)
$976,736

20. Cost Analysis – Women’s Basketball
Current format (32 teams final site)
Expense
Revenue
Travel expenses
$976,736
64 teams / 16 opening round sites
Expense
Revenue
Opening rounds – travel (48 teams)
$300,000
Opening rounds – host fees ($15k)
$240,000
Opening rounds – game operations
unknown
Opening rounds – tix / sponsors
Final site travel
($15,000 X 16 teams)
Total expenses
$780,000
Reimbursement (opening round and/or final site travel)
Net expenses
$540,000
Opening round travel assumes:
6 flights * $15,000
42 driving trips * $5,000

21. Difference = $436,736 Cost Analysis – Women’s Basketball
Current format (32 teams final site)
Expense
Revenue
Travel expenses
$976,736
64 teams / 16 opening round sites
Expense
Revenue
Net expenses
$540,000
Difference = $436,736

22. Cost Analysis - Current
Average Expenses Per Institution (last 3 years)
Men’s DI
$18,938
Men’s DII
$15,089
Men’s Basketball Average
$17,014
Annual Total Expenses (64 teams)
$1,088,864

23. Cost Analysis – Men’s Basketball
Current format (32 teams final site)
Expense
Revenue
Travel expenses
$1,088,864
64 teams / 16 opening round sites
Expense
Revenue
Opening rounds – travel (48 teams)
$300,000
Opening rounds – host fees ($15k)
$240,000
Opening rounds – game operations
unknown
Opening rounds – tix / sponsors
Final site travel
($17,000 X 16 teams)
$272,000
Total expenses
$812,000
Reimbursement (opening round and/or final site travel)
Net expenses
$572,000
Opening round travel assumes:
6 flights * $15,000
42 driving trips * $5,000

24. Difference = $516,864 Cost Analysis – Men’s Basketball
Current format (32 teams final site)
Expense
Revenue
Travel expenses
$1,088,864
64 teams / 16 opening round sites
Expense
Revenue
Net expenses
$572,000
Difference = $516,864

25. Next Steps April 2017 NAIA Convention Presentation
May 2017-December 2017
Additional research and discussion
September 2017
NAIA Fall Meetings
April 2018
Possible proposal from Committee
March 2020
Earliest Date for any modification to Championships

26. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Divisions in Basketball Overview
April 2017