SAN MATEO, Calif. – With the adoption of the Russell Rule, the West Coast Conference's groundbreaking conference-wide diversity hiring commitment, in August of 2020, the Conference and its membership continue their strong commitment for a more diverse and inclusive environment that supports the student-athletes of the WCC.
The Russell Rule, named after WCC and NBA legend Bill Russell, requires the athletic department at each member institution and the Conference office to include a member of a traditionally underrepresented community in the pool of final candidates for every athletic director, senior administrator, head coach and full-time assistant coach position.