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Running The Big East and The State of College Basketball | A Conversation with Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman

The Joe Pomp Show

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From NBA Foundations to WNBA Formation

This chapter shares the speaker's transformative experiences working for a prominent sports commissioner in the NBA and reflects on the mentorship that shaped their career. It explores the growth of the NBA into a global force, recounting key moments like the establishment of the Dream Team and the rise of iconic players. Additionally, it highlights the strategic creation of the WNBA in the 1990s, emphasizing the vital partnership with USA Basketball and the economic benefits of promoting women's sports.

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