S5:E7: News & Brews Sports Biz: Industry Changes with WCC’s Kacy Irwin

Note: This episode was recorded before the Pac-12 conference realignment news released on Sept. 12, 2024.

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Kacy Irwin, Associate Commissioner and CFO of the West Coast Conference. Kacy offers insights on conference realignment from her experience at Cal and her current role at the WCC. The discussion also covers the potential effects of the pending House settlement on basketball-focused schools and Olympic sports as we approach the LA 2028 Summer Olympics. And, of course, they share their brew choices for the month!

• Welcome (0:11)
• Kacy’s Background (0:33)
• Conference Realignment (2:42)
• WCC Geographic Footprint (5:25)
• Characteristics of Private Institution Membership (8:36)
• Proposed House Settlement Impacts on Basketball-Centric Institutions (11:06)
• Proposed House Settlement Impacts on Olympic Sports (14:25)
• Featured Brews (17:10)
• Wrap up (19:53)

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