TEMPE - On Monday, Silver Waves Media announced that Sun Devil Athletics Director Graham Rossini was named to their "Top ADs in America" list alongside 70 other trialblazers in college athletics.
Rossini, who wraps up in his second year at the helm of Sun Devil Athletics, was recognized by Silver Waves Media for his remarkable efforts that include driving championship results and increasing ticket sales, corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, NIL opportunities, fan experience, and letterwinner outreach.
Under his guidance, SDA has produced two individual national champions and nine Big 12 Conference titles, including football's run in the College Football Playoff in 2025 and back-to-back Big 12 titles from volleyball.
Tempe has also played host to record fan attendance with Rossini in charge, as football sold out all seven home games in 2026, welcoming nearly 400,000 fans to Mountain America Stadium.
Arizona State University recorded a multiyear Academic Progress Rate (APR) average of 990 over a four-year period (2021-22 to 2024-25). The Sun Devils also lead the Big 12 with eight teams earning APR Public Recognition Awards by placing in the top-10 percent of their sport for multiyear APR.
He is one of six Big 12 Conference athletic directors to be recognized in 2026.