PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At least three major college basketball tournaments have been cancelled because of coronavirus concerns.
The Big Ten, SEC and AAC have all cancelled their respective conference tournaments Thursday morning.
“BREAKING: the AAC, SEC and Big Ten Tournaments have been canceled, all per releases.”
BREAKING: the AAC, SEC and Big Ten Tournaments have been canceled, all per releases.
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) March 12, 2020
The Big 12 is following suit.
“Source: The Big 12 is in the process of cancelling its conference tournament this week in Kansas City.”
Source: The Big 12 is in the process of cancelling its conference tournament this week in Kansas City.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 12, 2020
The A-10 was next on the list to fall.
“According to Jeff Goodman, the #A10MBB Championship is cancelled.”
According to Jeff Goodman, the #A10MBB Championship is cancelled.
— Zachary Weiss (@ZacharyMWeiss) March 12, 2020
The ACC was one of the last tournaments to cancel.
“UPDATE:”
UPDATE: pic.twitter.com/UTlO4MTVxI
— ACC Men's Basketball (@accmbb) March 12, 2020
The PAC-12 tournament has been cancelled.
“Sources have confirmed that the Pac-12 tournament has been cancelled.”
Sources have confirmed that the Pac-12 tournament has been cancelled.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) March 12, 2020
In addition, the MLS has suspended the season for 30 days.
“Major League Soccer Suspends Season for 30 Days”
Major League Soccer Suspends Season for 30 Days pic.twitter.com/P0HEPmsnkx
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 12, 2020