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Message: [QUOTE="Dillon77, post: 4446544, member: 6620"] [B]NCAA GIVING AWARDS TO MUFFET MCGRAW, JIM NANTZ FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO COLLEGE BASKETBALL[/B] From an ND press release: On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the NCAA announced Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Muffet McGraw has received the 2023 Pat Summitt Award, which spotlights an individual who has greatly contributed to the development of collegiate athletes, making a positive impact on their lives. She was chosen by NCAA President Mark Emmert and will formally receive the award at the 2023 NCAA Convention in San Antonio. In addition to McGraw’s award, Emmert has chosen Jim Nantz, the legendary voice of March Madness, for the Gerald R. Ford Award. The honor recognizes a figure who has proven to be an advocate for college athletics over the course of their career. “It is such a privilege to recognize Muffet and Jim for their tremendous contributions to college sports over the course of their careers,” Emmert said. “When you think about the impact they have made and the lives they have touched, from the student-athletes to coaches to fans, it’s hard to think of two people more deserving. Their commitment to their professions is truly unmatched.” Here's the entire release: [URL unfurl="true"]https://und.com/legendary-irish-coach-muffet-mcgraw-earns-prestigious-2023-pat-summitt-award/[/URL] [/QUOTE]