Jim Delany News & Bio
The Big Ten Tournament in New York City was a successBig Ten basketball and New York City are more compatible than we thought. Thanks to strong fan turnout, the aura of an unrivaled venue, and...
Wed Mar 7, 2018
Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany, one of college football's most powerful figures, plans exitOne of the most powerful people in college athletics just put a timeline on his retirement. Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany told reporters Tuesday at...
Tue Jul 26, 2016
Jim Delany to receive lifetime achievement award from Basketball Hall of Fame
Jim Delany will receive the Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2016 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award. Aside from enshrinement, this award is considered the highest...
Sat Feb 13, 2016
Jim Delany and Big Ten step back from freshman eligibility discussion
He is not admitting defeat on the subject, but Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany is now stepping back on the topic of freshman eligibility. For...
Sun May 24, 2015
Mike Slive's departure from SEC signals changing of guard
Slive, who also announced Tuesday he is entering treatment for prostate cancer, is 74. Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany, who along with Slive is considered...
Sun Oct 19, 2014