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An official who worked the Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball tournament has tested positive for coronavirus: https://t.co/pGn9JCMZQu
— Creg Stephenson (@CregStephenson) March 12, 2020
Coronavirus updates: 2020 NCAA Men's and Women's College Basketball Tournaments canceled
There will be no March Madness this year due to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic
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David Cobb
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The NCAA announced Thursday that the NCAA Tournament has been canceled amid concern over the coronavirus.
"This decision is based on the evolving CVOID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities," read an NCAA statement.
The news follows a whirlwind 24-hour period that began with the NCAA announcing Wednesday that it would the tournament without spectators. But conferences around the country, including the AAC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC and Atlantic 10 (among others) began canceling their league basketball tournaments Thursday morning amid growing concern over the coronavirus.
In some cases, such as with the Big Ten, players had already begun warming up for their games before the decisions were made Thursday. In New York City, the Big East started a quarterfinal game between St. John's and Creighton at Madison Square Garden before announcing at halftime that the rest of the league tournament would be canceled.
The wave of college basketball cancelations came as the NBA suspended play after two Utah Jazz players tested positive for coronavirus.
The NCAA Tournament was scheduled to begin Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio. But two of college basketball's top programs took staunch measures on Thursday that cast the viability of holding the NCAA Tournament into question. Kansas athletic director Jeff Long announced Thursday that the KU athletic department has suspended all athletic travel "indefinitely" while Duke announced that it is suspending athletic activities altogether.
"During this unpredictable time, Duke Athletics fully supports all measures to protect the health and welfare of the Duke family and beyond," Duke athletic director Kevin White said in a statement. "While we understand this may be daunting to many, please know that this decision is entirely in the best interest of all student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans."
Kansas athletic director Jeff Long said in KU's statement that, "we will continue to monitor the situation and determine the next appropriate steps based on advice from our medical team."
NCAA Tournament
- NCAA Tournament -- canceled
- Refunds will be provided: The NCAA has clarified that refunds will be provided for all fans who hold tournament tickets. Here are additional details.
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Here's the @CBSSports news story on the NCAA cancelling the 2020 NCAA Tournament as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.https://t.co/ILyvmVitUC
— Kyle Boone (@Kyle__Boone) March 12, 2020
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I’ll be going on @CBSSportsHQ in four minutes to discuss a historic day in the history of college athletics and American sports: the cancellation of NCAA tournaments and the questions that still linger from that decision. Watch live/free here: https://t.co/VGQlMw1Iys
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) March 12, 2020
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There will be a lot of complications here as scholarship limits would likely have to be expanded. And if a team gets a couple seniors back that it wasn't expecting, what about the kids who signed expecting to take their playing time? Will they be released from their NLIs?
I’m told the NCAA will work through formal language re: eligibility for players in winter/spring sports over the coming days/weeks.
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) March 12, 2020
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The extent of the NCAA's decision already getting pushback from a powerful league commissioner
Greg Sankey to @finebaum: “I’m surprised we’ve made a decision in March not to hold baseball and softball events in June. I’d love to know what went into those decisions.” pic.twitter.com/Ie54KYhcRG
— Marty Smith (@MartySmithESPN) March 12, 2020
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Turner Sports and CBS Sports Joint Statement on Cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Tournament: pic.twitter.com/pBpzxUs5fL
— March Madness TV (@MarchMadnessTV) March 12, 2020
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Kansas won't travel
A statement from @jefflongKU: pic.twitter.com/ZQNfTPAPZG
— Kansas Jayhawks (@KUAthletics) March 12, 2020
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Duke not sounding like it wants to play in the NCAA Tournament
Duke Athletics Suspends Activities Indefinitely
— Duke Athletics (@DukeATHLETICS) March 12, 2020
🗞️ https://t.co/a2mx0n9QYR#GoDuke pic.twitter.com/y9UjTw8CDT
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Big East
#BIGEAST statement on the #BEtourney pic.twitter.com/7hIREjh4DV
— BIG EAST Conference (@BIGEAST) March 12, 2020
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America East title game won't happen
A statement on the cancellation of the 2020 Women's and Men's Basketball Championship.
— America East (@AmericaEast) March 12, 2020
📰 https://t.co/rYD3vXY2yS pic.twitter.com/OurXrYfbkA
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Michigan coach Juwan Howard weighs in
Some things are bigger than basketball. This is a global situation and we need to make sure we follow the guidance and direction of the experts and health officials. While we are disappointed of not being able to play this event — especially for Zavier and Jon.
— Juwan Howard (@JuwanHoward) March 12, 2020
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Big 12 finally tweets
The @Big12Conference has announced the immediate suspension of all Conference championships until April 15, resulting in the cancellation of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Basketball Championships.
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) March 12, 2020
Conducting future Big 12 championships this season will be evaluated by April 15. pic.twitter.com/HIGxfSrlLn
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C-USA
Conference USA has officially announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2020 Air Force Reserve C-USA Basketball Championships, effective immediately. pic.twitter.com/tBrrJVhAFN
— Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) March 12, 2020
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WAC update
— The Western Athletic Conference (@WACsports) March 12, 2020
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Pac-12 statement
Pac-12 statement on men's basketball tournament, Pac-12 sport competitions & Pac-12 championship events: pic.twitter.com/HjJvki3LOT
— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) March 12, 2020
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AAC statement
A statement on the cancellation of the 2020 Men's Basketball Championship. pic.twitter.com/62bAK0PuGn
— The American (@American_Conf) March 12, 2020
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SEC cancellation
ALERT: Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference today announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2020 Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville.
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) March 12, 2020
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Big Ten cancellation news
The Big Ten Conference announced today that it will be canceling the remainder of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, effective immediately.https://t.co/MeQMNScXKQ
— Big Ten Conference (@bigten) March 12, 2020
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ACC statement
UPDATE: pic.twitter.com/UTlO4MTVxI
— ACC Men's Basketball (@accmbb) March 12, 2020
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Big Ten Tournament is OFF
The Big Ten Tournament is cancelled.
— Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn) March 12, 2020
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From the SEC Tournament
Some of #Auburn’s players are wearing sanitary gloves as they leave Bridgestone Arena after their morning practice. pic.twitter.com/Q8WAoxZlBe
— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) March 12, 2020
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From the MAC Tournament
MAC tourney has cleared the court. Making every player/staff get temperatures checked and cleared by team doctor before game starts, source told @Stadium. If someone has a temperature further testing will be done. Tip slated at 1:03 for now.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 12, 2020
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The NIT will still happen but won’t have any fans in attendance, per NCAA.
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) March 11, 2020
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Updated ticket information for NCAA Championship events closed to public.
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) March 11, 2020
MORE INFO: 👉 https://t.co/xnEJtstiWl pic.twitter.com/X9uz8h7JqA
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https://twitter.com/accmbb/sta...
Tonight's #ACCTourney games at 7 and 9 p.m. will proceed as planned.
— ACC Men's Basketball (@accmbb) March 11, 2020
We are aware of the announcement by the @NCAA and will evaluate the remainder of the tournament. More information will be forthcoming.
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From SEC associate commissioner: https://twitter.com/SECherbvin...
The @SEC is aware of the statement just released by the @NCAA. Tonight’s SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament games will continue as regularly scheduled. We are evaluating plans for the remainder of the tournament. More to come.
— Herb Vincent (@SECherbvin) March 11, 2020
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Not that many fans attend the NIT anyway, but...https://twitter.com/TheAndyKatz/status/1237844440166707200?s=20
The NIT will still happen but won’t have any fans in attendance, per NCAA.
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) March 11, 2020
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No fans at the NCAA Tournament: https://twitter.com/NCAA/statu...
NCAA President Mark Emmert statement on limiting attendance at NCAA events: https://t.co/TIHHJjdse5 pic.twitter.com/8I1HdceDfN
— NCAA (@NCAA) March 11, 2020
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The Ivy League Presidents are announcing their unanimous decision to cancel all spring athletics practice and competition through the remainder of the academic year amid further developments in the outbreak of COVID-19.
— The Ivy League (@IvyLeague) March 11, 2020
📰 » https://t.co/LVTUxHsswo pic.twitter.com/VAL7IkBWaB
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Statement on COVID-19 and NCAA championship events: https://t.co/KAphcvmwjz pic.twitter.com/6a9Yuu0rcQ
— Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) March 10, 2020
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