Who makes up the NCAA Board of Governors?

• A. 21 members — including college presidents, athlete reps, independent directors
• B. 10 members — athletes only
• C. 30 members — conference commissioners
• D. 50 members — alumni representatives

Answer: (A)

The board is designed to bring together leadership from member schools, student-athlete voices, and outside governance expertise to guide the NCAA’s direction. The best choice reflects a 21-member body that includes college presidents, athlete representatives, and independent directors. This mix ensures decisions consider institutional perspective, the student-athlete experience, and objective external oversight, which is why it aligns with how the NCAA structures its top governing group. Options proposing only athletes, only commissioners, or a different size don’t fit the actual composition, as they miss the balanced mix and the specific membership count.