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Only Staff, Limited Family Allowed at NCAA Tourney Games Due To Coronavirus Concerns

(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

 NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

Emmert said in a statement Wednesday he made the decision to conduct both the men's and women's tournaments, which begin next week, with only essential staff and limited family in attendance.