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Jackson Joins March Madness Committee | Northwestern Wildcats Basketball News
Mark Jackson, Northwestern’s athletic director, is stepping into a major role as a five-year member of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Selection Committee, set to begin in 2027 with the expanded 76-team March Madness tournament. Jackson, who joined Northwestern in 2024 and helped the Wildcats win four national titles across sports, brings experience from his previous role at Villanova — where the Wildcats captured two national championships — and even a prior stint on this very committee. He’ll fill the Big Ten’s spot on the 12-member panel, which meets year-round to seed teams, pick brackets, and…
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