NCAA Plans Financial Units for Women's Basketball Tournament by 2024-25

The initiative aims to bridge the equity gap, rewarding women's teams similarly to men's for tournament participation.

NCAA President Charlie Baker expresses hope for implementing financial units for women's NCAA Tournament teams in the 2024-25 season, marking a significant step towards equity.
The new ESPN contract worth $115 million annually for 40 sports, including women's basketball, underpins the financial feasibility of the plan.
A vote by the NCAA Division I membership during the January convention is required for the proposal to take effect, with several details still to be finalized.
The move is in response to the growing popularity and viewership of women's basketball, highlighted by record TV ratings for recent games.
Coaches like Dawn Staley advocate for financial units as a means to acknowledge and support the growth of women's basketball.