Because of coronavirus, March Madness should be played without fans, players group says – pennlive.com

The National College Players Association is calling on the NCAA to hold upcoming “March Madness tournament games without fans as a way to protect athletes from contracting and spreading the coronavirus.

The nonprofit advocates for the rights and safety of college athletes. On Saturday, the group said it s in the best interest of the NCAA to take “precautions to help prevent a pandemic.

“They should also make public which actions will be taken and when, according to a statement. “Precautions should include cancelling all auxiliary events that put players in contact with crowds such as meet and greets and press events.

via www.pennlive.com

I’ve been wondering about this.