Division 1 Draws International Scholar-Athletes to UC San Diego

San Diegans do not have to travel to the Olympics to see athletes from around the world compete in the sport they love. International scholar-athletes in their own backyard are scoring record three-pointers on the court and speeding past competitors on the track. International scholars are drawn to UC San Diego to receive an exceptional education—and now the opportunity to compete in Division 1 athletics, the most prestigious tier of intercollegiate competition. UC San Diego began its transition to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 on July 1, 2020. The move is an opportunity for international scholar-athletes to play against a new caliber of highly competitive opponents and provides a platform for friends and family in their country of origin to watch their games and cheer them on in real time. Although no fans are allowed to attend games yet due to public health restrictions, numerous cameras spread across RIMAC Arena capture the action and broadcast live on ESPN3's multi-screen sports network that can be accessed online. Training across time zones.