Join us as veteran Division I official Clarence Armstrong shares crucial insights into the business side of elite college basketball officiating. In this candid discussion, Armstrong breaks down the modern structure of officiating, including working for multi-conference consortiums (like the ACC/Big East alliance and the Big 12), and the shift from the older, independent league model. He explains the reality of one-year contracts and the strategic balance required to secure opportunities across multiple conferences to become a "national official" ready for the NCAA tournament. Young officials will benefit from his advice on the importance of honesty, loyalty, and securing a mentor to successfully navigate the professional ranks and accelerate their career development.