The NCAA has established an advisory panel to navigate how this month's basketball tournaments could be affected by coronavirus.
The advisory panel will also feature athletes from Coastal Carolina University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Carson-Newman University and the University of Texas at Dallas. This group"will provide their perspective to the advisory panel," the NCAA said in a news release.
"We are actively monitoring COVID-19 in the United States and will make recommendations on competition based on the evolving medical protocols established by the CDC, NIH and state and local authorities,” said Hainline. “Given the fluid situation, the advisory panel will meet regularly and provide valuable insight and expertise as the Association navigates this complicated public health challenge.
The men's tournament is scheduled to begin in Dayton, Ohio, on March 17 before expanding to the first and second rounds of competition on March 19. The women's tournament is scheduled to start on March 20. The NCAA, through its Sports Science Institute, has sent two memos to member schools discussing the coronavirus and its potential impact on major sporting events. The memos, which were issued to athletics directors, health care administrators, conference commissioners and head athletic trainers and team physicians, included links to CDC resources on travel, coronavirus symptoms and topics to discuss with campus leadership.
"NCAA staff continues to prepare for March Madness but we are keenly aware of coronavirus and will continue to monitor in coordination with state/local health authorities and the CDC," the NCAA said in a statement sent to USA TODAY Sports on Feb. 26.
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