Ayaz Hafeez

Ayaz, originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, is a seasoned professional with a rich background in law and collegiate athletics. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of New Orleans in 2005, followed by a Juris Doctorate from Loyola University of New Orleans Law School in 2009. Ayaz began his career in legal roles at Verizon Wireless and Flow-Tek before transitioning to collegiate athletics in 2013, where he worked in athletic compliance at Texas Southern University and Eastern Michigan University. In 2016, he was hired as the Director of Compliance at the University of California, Davis, where he oversaw NCAA compliance, educating coaches, athletes, and staff on regulations and managing compliance areas such as recruiting, financial aid, and eligibility. From 2017 to 2022, Ayaz served as Assistant Director of Enforcement for the NCAA, handling investigations into potential rule violations, including major cases like the 2017-18 men's basketball corruption scandal and the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal. He played a pivotal role in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) investigations, working closely with institutions, student-athletes, and NIL agents. In addition to his experience with the NCAA, Ayaz is a licensed FIFA agent and has served as a NIL consultant for a student-athlete representation company. He also sits on the advisory board of #travelball4all, a nonprofit dedicated to providing competitive baseball opportunities to underserved youth.