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Martin Newton Named Chair of NCAA Basketball Committee

7/12/2025

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Martin Newton, the esteemed Director of Athletics at Samford, has been named chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for the 2026-27 season, after serving as vice chair this year. Following in the footsteps of his Hall of Fame father, C.M. Newton, he has guided Samford to an impressive 87 championships over 14 years.

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Martin Newton, the esteemed Director of Athletics at Samford, has been named chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for the 2026-27 season, after serving as vice chair this year. Following in the footsteps of his Hall of Fame father, C.M. Newton, he has guided Samford to an impressive 87 championships over 14 years.