(BIG EAST) – Marquette University Vice President and Director of Athletics Mike Broeker has been named to the NCAA’s Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee.
Broeker takes the BIG EAST’s seat on this important 20-member committee, replacing Dan Leibovitz who became Commissioner of the Atlantic 10 Conference in May. The BIG EAST, along with the four autonomy conferences, hold three votes apiece, while all other voting members hold one vote.
“Mike Broeker possesses a thorough knowledge of the ever-changing landscape of college basketball and will do an outstanding job representing the BIG EAST and our membership on this influential NCAA basketball governance body,” said Val Ackerman, BIG EAST Commissioner.
The Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee ensures that appropriate oversight of men’s basketball is maintained, enhances the development and public perception of the sport, and makes recommendations related to regular-season and postseason men’s basketball. Additionally, the committee prioritizes enhancement of the student-athlete educational experience – academically and athletically – and in doing so, promote student-athletes’ personal growth and leadership development.
The Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee will supervise qualifications and/or selection procedures for the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. The committee will review recommendations from the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee and process other issues related to the administration of the championship.
“It’s truly an honor to represent Marquette University and the BIG EAST Conference on the Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee,” Broeker said. “I’m deeply grateful to Commissioner Ackerman for the nomination and to my colleagues across the conference for their support. I’m excited for the opportunity to collaborate with the other committee members as we work together to help shape the future of men’s college basketball.”
Highly respected for his basketball acumen over a nearly three-decade career in athletics administration, Broeker has served in his current role since January 2025 and has spent 23 years at Marquette. During his tenure in Milwaukee, Broeker was instrumental in the recruitment and hiring the last four Marquette head coaches, ensuring continued competitiveness and alignment with the university’s mission.
He was instrumental in developing a Marquette-specific platform for Name, Image and Likeness, elevating athlete branding and revenue opportunities while leading lease negotiations for men’s basketball to secure playing rights at Fiserv Forum. Prior to joining the Marquette staff in 2003, he spent four seasons as a member of the basketball communications group at the National Basketball Association.
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