Sept. 17, 2009

NCAA President Myles Brand, the first university president to serve as the Association's chief executive and a champion of academic reform, fiscal responsibility and student-athlete well-being, died Wednesday from pancreatic cancer.

NABC and NABC Foundation Executive Director Jim Haney on Myles Brand

"Myles had such a significant impact on NCAA on college athletics and really brought a heart to the job. He was an immensely fair man, listened to all issues, and was a compassionate leader. Like many who make an impact in society, his influence and impact does not leave us. Myles built a platform for the future and the seeds that he planted will bear fruit for a long time. This is a sad day as we remember a man who really cared about student athletes and their academics. He had a keen interest in men's basketball and was instrumental in helping the game grow. Our hearts and prayers are with his wife and family."

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