Jim Phillips
Jim Phillips is the Commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), a position he has held since 2021. With a background in athletics administration, Phillips has been instrumental in navigating the challenges facing college sports, particularly in the areas of name, image, and likeness (NIL) regulations as well as conference realignment. He has advocated for a more structured approach to NIL and has engaged with Congress to seek legislative support for college athletics.
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ACC commissioner Jim Phillips argued this week that his league deserved two bids.
Duke upsets Virginia in overtime to claim ACC title
United States· 2025-12-07
Jordon Hudson was seen speaking with ACC commissioner Jim Phillips this past week.
Bill Belichick, UNC discuss exit strategies amid disappointing 2-3 startUnited States· 2025-10-09
Jim Phillips shook hands with Bill Belichick as he made his way toward midfield.
Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut ends with a UNC blowout loss to TCUUnited States· 2025-09-02
ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips was on Capitol Hill last week to lobby Congress on getting help legislating NIL in college athletics.
Tennessee QB's NIL drama sparks strong reaction from NFL starUnited States· 2025-04-12
