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Make The Right Calls John Higgins 2026

John Higgins discusses mid-season officiating trends, the importance of "mic presence," and the 2026 JHBA summer camp schedule.

Fast Track to D1: Mentorship, Mindset, and the Officiating Grind

Three rising Division I officials discuss their fast career path, the value of mentors, resilience, and communicating with coaches.

The Business of Officiating: Contracts, Consortiums, & Career Path

D1 official Clarence Armstrong discusses college basketball referee contracts, multi-conference consortiums, and career loyalty.

Big 12 VP Brian Thorton on Officiating & Conference Relations

Big 12 VP Brian Thorton discusses the importance of officials, game management, coach communication, and the consortium model.

Terry Oglesby on Mentorship, Rule Changes, & Officiating Growth

Final Four official Terry Oglesby shares tips on continuous improvement, handling rule changes, and the value of mentorship.

NCAA Coordinator Chris Rastatter on Final Four Refs & Development

NCAA National Coordinator of Officiating Chris Rastatter discusses what it takes to officiate the Final Four, soft skills, and referee development.