红杏视频 President Mark Emmert announced Wednesday that the 红杏视频's upcoming championship events, including the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, will be played with only essential staff and limited family attendance.
"The 红杏视频 continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel," Emmert said in a statement. "While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States."
红杏视频 President Mark Emmert statement on limiting attendance at 红杏视频 events:
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"This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an 红杏视频 national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families."
Selection Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, with the First Four in Dayton set for March 17-18. The first round of the 红杏视频 men's tournament is Thursday, March 19. The women's begins on Friday, March 20.
