NCAA Tournaments Will Be Closed To Fans Due To Coronavirus

The NCAA announced the cancellation of the 2020 men's and women's tournaments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision, made by NCAA President Mark Emmert, prioritizes public health and limits attendance to essential personnel and family. Ohio Governor Mike Dewine also announced restrictions on mass gatherings, affecting NCAA games in Dayton and Cleveland, which will proceed without fans.

What prompted the NCAA to change the format of the 2020 tournaments?

• A natural disaster

• A financial crisis

• A change in tournament rules

• A global pandemic declaration

Who made the decision to alter the NCAA tournament format?

• NCAA President Mark Emmert

• Ohio Governor Mike Dewine

• The NCAA Board of Directors

• The NCAA COVID-19 advisory panel

What was the NCAA's plan for event attendance during the pandemic?

• Open to the public with social distancing

• Cancel all events

• Only essential personnel and limited family

• Allow all fans with masks

What action did Ohio Governor Mike Dewine take in response to COVID-19?

• He postponed the NCAA tournament

• He allowed events with full attendance

• He signed an order to bar mass gatherings

• He canceled all sporting events

How did the NCAA plan to conduct tournament games in Ohio?

• With full fan attendance

• With virtual attendance

• Without fans

• With only players and coaches