NCAA President Mark Emmert says its Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
President Mark Emmert said the decision is in the best interest of the public health.
Emmert said in a statement that he made the decision to conduct both the men's and women's tournaments with only essential staff and limited family in attendance.
The decision comes after the NCAA's COVID-19 advisory panel of medical experts recommended against playing sporting events open to the general public.
Emmert says cancelling the two tournaments was considered.
with files from Associated Press