• Gave each athletic conference the option of adding $2,000 per scholarship toward the full cost of attendance, or money beyond that supplied to cover tuition, room and board, books and fees.
• Gave individual schools the choice of awarding scholarships on a multiyear basis instead of annually.
• Tied academic performance to postseason play. Beginning in 2012-13, teams must hit 900 on the Academic Progress Rate over four years or have an average of 930 over the two most recent years to be eligible for postseason play. In 2014-15, teams must have a four-year score of 930 or a 940 average in the two most recent years. In 2015-16, everybody has to hit 930. Schools that miss the cutline could face reductions in practice time and games, coaching suspensions, scholarship reductions and restricted NCAA membership.
• Imposed tougher academic standards for incoming freshmen and junior college transfers.
• Instituted a new summer basketball recruiting model. Instead of having 20 evaluation days in July and none in April, coaches will have four evaluation days in April and 12 in July. In addition, coaches will be allowed more contact with their players during the summer.
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