"Val Ackerman has agreed to become commissioner of the Big East conference, adding to a basketball-heavy resume that includes being the first president of the Women’s National Basketball Association, a person with direct knowledge of the hiring said.
The 53-year-old Ackerman was chosen by the presidents of the conference’s 10 universities, according to the person, who requested anonymity because the contract hasn’t been signed.
Other female conference commissioners include Bernadette McGlade of the Atlantic 10 and Robin Harris, executive director of the Ivy League.
NBA Commissioner David Stern, who appointed Ackerman to start up the women’s league, praised her choice as conference chief.
“She brings all of that experience with intelligence, a keen analytical ability, an intense work ethic and a winning management style,” Stern said in an e-mail.
Ackerman didn’t immediately return an e-mail or voice message at home seeking comment on the Big East job."
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Btw, did BE only sign a three year agreement with MSG for BE Tourney?
"The Big East signed a 12-year television contract this year with Fox Sports, a unit of News Corp. (NWSA) The league has also agreed to play its season-ending men’s basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York for the next three years."