Task Force Background Formed to carry out an in-depth analysis about the current state of two basketball divisions within the NAIA due to: 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.

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 due to:
• 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
2019-2020: Earliest Date for any modification to Championships
Note: Championship Agreements run through 2018 and 2019. 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 Results Summary
Respondents* DI vs. DII Champ. Appearance
Yes
No
DIDIICoach (M)
Coach (W)
Pres
CC
AD
*331 respondents

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 B: 48 teams
16 byes to final site
16 opening round games
Option A: 64 teams
8 opening sites
8 teams each
Option A: 64 teams
16 opening sites
4 teams each
Option A: 64 teams
32 opening round games

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
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 unknown
Final site travel
($15,000 X 16 teams)
$240,000
Total expenses $780,000
Reimbursement (opening round
and/or final site travel)
$240,000
Net expenses $540,000
Current format (32 teams final site) Expense Revenue
Travel expenses $976,736

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

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
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 unknown
Final site travel
($17,000 X 16 teams)
$272,000
Total expenses $812,000
Reimbursement (opening round
and/or final site travel)
$240,000
Net expenses $572,000
Current format (32 teams final site) Expense Revenue
Travel expenses $1,088,864

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