Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
The upcoming NCAA basketball tournaments, which will involve Utah State and most likely BYU on the men’s side, will be played “with only essential staff and limited family attendance,” according to NCAA President Mark Emmert.
Acknowledging “how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports,” Emmert said his decision was prompted by “the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States.”
“This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes,” Emmert said in the statement delivered via Twitter. “We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families. Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed.”
The Utah State men’s basketball team received an automatic bid to the tournament with Saturday’s 59-56 win over No. 5 San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference championship game. BYU, which lost in the West Coast Conference semifinals to Saint Mary’s on Monday, has a strong tournament resume and is likely to receive an at-large bid.
This story will be updated.
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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