Mark Jackson Returns to March Madness Committee

Mark Jackson, Northwestern’s athletic director, is back on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Selection Committee for a five-year term, stepping into the Big Ten’s spot as March Madness expands to 76 teams in 2027. With a proven track record—including two national titles at Villanova and four across sports at Northwestern—he brings elite experience back to the committee after a brief stint in 2024. Alongside new members from across college basketball, Jackson will help shape seeding, brackets, and tournament logistics, with Samford’s Martin Newton set to lead the committee in 2026-27. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb4a336e552dd113