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Report: Big East Commissioner Has 'Strong Objection' to NCAA Lawsuit Settlement Plan

The NCAA is on the verge of a historic settlement decision related to recent antitrust cases, but one of the most prestigious basketball conferences is not on board with the impending decision.

Per Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, Big East commissioner Val Ackerman sent an email to conference members on Saturday expressing a "strong objection" to the NCAA's proposal for how it will be distributing back damages as part of the consolidated settlement in the House, Hubbard and Carter antitrust cases.

Ackerman added in her email that she is hoping to find a way to "alter the plan that the NCAA and A5 have orchestrated.