Atlantic 10 Conference Hires Dan Leibovitz as New Commissioner

Leibovitz brings extensive basketball experience from the SEC and Big East to lead the A-10

Mar. 15, 2026 at 3:38pm

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The Atlantic 10 Conference is set to hire Dan Leibovitz, currently the senior associate commissioner of the Big East, as its next commissioner. Leibovitz has a strong basketball pedigree, having worked in leadership roles at the SEC and American Athletic Conference, as well as serving as a college head coach and NBA assistant.

Why it matters

The Atlantic 10 is a prominent mid-major basketball conference, and Leibovitz's hire signals a commitment to elevating the league's profile and competitiveness in the sport. His extensive experience in basketball operations and administration is expected to benefit the A-10 schools and programs.

The details

Leibovitz will replace the outgoing commissioner Bernadette McGlade, who is stepping down after 18 years in the role. In his previous positions, Leibovitz was credited with helping to usher in a 'golden age' for basketball in the SEC, working closely with coaches and officials to improve scheduling, officiating, and the overall quality of the game.

  • Leibovitz is expected to be hired as the new A-10 commissioner in the near future.
  • Bernadette McGlade is stepping down as A-10 commissioner after 18 years in the role.

The players

Dan Leibovitz

Currently the senior associate commissioner of the Big East Conference, Leibovitz has extensive experience in basketball administration, having previously worked in leadership roles at the SEC and American Athletic Conference. He has also served as a college head coach and NBA assistant.

Bernadette McGlade

The outgoing commissioner of the Atlantic 10 Conference, McGlade is stepping down after 18 years in the role.

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What they’re saying

“We needed somebody like that with a basketball pedigree, somebody who understood what we as coaches go through. We were struggling. Our scheduling was poor. The officiating was poor, and back when John Guthrie was in the league, we had the best officials in the country in the SEC. We needed somebody like Dan, a strong voice for basketball in our league.”

— Rick Barnes, Tennessee Head Coach

What’s next

Leibovitz is expected to finalize a deal with the Atlantic 10 Conference in the near future to become the league's next commissioner.

The takeaway

The hiring of Dan Leibovitz as the new Atlantic 10 commissioner signals the conference's commitment to elevating the profile and competitiveness of its basketball programs. Leibovitz's extensive experience in basketball administration and operations is expected to benefit the A-10 schools and student-athletes.