Atlantic 10 hires Dan Leibovitz as new commissioner

The Atlantic 10 Conference named Dan Leibovitz as its new commissioner on Wednesday.

Leibovitz, 52, will begin his tenure on May 4 and will replace the retiring Bernadette McGlade.

He is currently the senior associate commissioner for men's basketball in the Big East after serving as the associate commissioner for men's basketball in the Southeastern Conference from 2016-23.

Leibovitz has ties to the league, having launched his coaching career in the A-10 as an assistant to John Chaney at Temple from 1996-2006.

"Dan is a basketball guy through and through, with experience at every level in almost every role, and is a proven innovator," said Dayton president Dr. Eric F. Spina, who led the search committee. "He has deep respect for what athletics can mean for student-athletes, their schools, and society, and he firmly believes that every athlete in every sport deserves a meaningful, high-quality experience.

"Dan is authentic, passionate and deeply committed to the A-10; the entire Presidents Council is thrilled to welcome him home."

Leibovitz was the head coach at Hartford from 2006-10 before working as an assistant at Penn (2010-12) and with the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats (2012-13).

"With its proud tradition, national success, and more than 50 years of memorable basketball history, the Atlantic 10 stands as one of the premier conferences in college athletics," Leibovitz said. "I am honored and excited for the opportunity to serve as Commissioner."

The Atlantic 10 is a non-football conference with 14 members competing in 22 sports (10 for men, 12 for women). Headquartered in Washington, D.C., its current members are: Davidson, Dayton, Duquesne, Fordham, George Mason, George Washington, La Salle, Loyola Chicago, Rhode Island, Richmond, St. Bonaventure, Saint Joseph's, Saint Louis and VCU.

--Field Level Media