DePaul is pausing all men's basketball activities due to positive COVID-19 tests and will cancel its first three games of the season, the school announced Thursday.
"We have been able to sustain a level of productivity while facing the COVID-19 pandemic during the preseason, but unfortunately, as positive cases have been increasing all around us, we now have to deal with it directly in our program," DePaul coach Dave Leitao said. "The attentiveness and understanding of the situation by our players and staff have been a priority since we all returned to campus this summer. We'll get through this together. We'll return to the practice floor and competition after we complete all mandated protocols and procedures."
The Blue Demons will miss games scheduled for Nov. 25, Nov. 28 and Dec. 1. Their first game of the season is now set for Dec. 6 at Iowa State as part of the Big East-Big 12 Battle.
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DePaul is pausing all men's basketball activities due to positive COVID-19 tests and will cancel its first three games of the season, the school announced Thursday.
"We have been able to sustain a level of productivity while facing the COVID-19 pandemic during the preseason, but unfortunately, as positive cases have been increasing all around us, we now have to deal with it directly in our program," DePaul coach Dave Leitao said. "The attentiveness and understanding of the situation by our players and staff have been a priority since we all returned to campus this summer. We'll get through this together. We'll return to the practice floor and competition after we complete all mandated protocols and procedures."
The Blue Demons will miss games scheduled for Nov. 25, Nov. 28 and Dec. 1. Their first game of the season is now set for Dec. 6 at Iowa State as part of the Big East-Big 12 Battle.
Albany men's basketball has canceled its season opener at home against Marist, and the Great Danes won't participate in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament at Mohegan Sun in December.
The Great Danes have not practiced since Nov. 2, after a pooled test returned a presumptive positive within the team. A surge in cases within the university community initiated the protocols for a full pause in line with state guidelines. That began Nov. 10.
The season opener was originally scheduled for Nov. 28 and the Great Danes were scheduled to play Drexel and Quinnipiac in the tournament.
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Albany men's basketball has canceled its season opener at home against Marist, and the Great Danes won't participate in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament at Mohegan Sun in December.
The Great Danes have not practiced since Nov. 2, after a pooled test returned a presumptive positive within the team. A surge in cases within the university community initiated the protocols for a full pause in line with state guidelines. That began Nov. 10.
The season opener was originally scheduled for Nov. 28 and the Great Danes were scheduled to play Drexel and Quinnipiac in the tournament.
Utah men's basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak and multiple Utes players have tested positive for COVID-19.
Krystkowiak announced the positive tests on his weekend radio show.
The Utah women's basketball team also announced it was pausing basketball activities because of a positive coronavirus case. It's two opening games scheduled for this week, against Southern Utah and Utah Valley, were both canceled.
The men's team is already on pause because of multiple positive tests, according to a CBS Sports report, and announced Monday it will not play New Orleans on Friday after consulting with the medical staff.
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Utah men's basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak and multiple Utes players have tested positive for COVID-19.
Krystkowiak announced the positive tests on his weekend radio show.
The Utah women's basketball team also announced it was pausing basketball activities because of a positive coronavirus case. It's two opening games scheduled for this week, against Southern Utah and Utah Valley, were both canceled.
The men's team is already on pause because of multiple positive tests, according to a CBS Sports report, and announced Monday it will not play New Orleans on Friday after consulting with the medical staff.
The season opener for No. 20 Oregon against Eastern Washington scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed because of two positive COVID-19 cases within the Eagles' program.
The Eagles called for the postponement due to concerns of having enough scholarship players available due to the positive tests and contact-tracing protocols.
No makeup date has been announced.
Eastern Washington said it believes it will be able to play its scheduled game on Saturday at Washington State, provided players currently under quarantine are cleared to play.
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The season opener for No. 20 Oregon against Eastern Washington scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed because of two positive COVID-19 cases within the Eagles' program.
The Eagles called for the postponement due to concerns of having enough scholarship players available due to the positive tests and contact-tracing protocols.
No makeup date has been announced.
Eastern Washington said it believes it will be able to play its scheduled game on Saturday at Washington State, provided players currently under quarantine are cleared to play.
Tennessee men's basketball has paused all team activities following multiple positive COVID-19 test results, including one from head coach Rick Barnes.
The positive tests were conducted Sunday afternoon, and the entire program is getting retested today. Barnes has entered isolation protocol following his positive test.
Tennessee's games on Wednesday against Charlotte in the Volunteer Classic and against VCU on Friday as part of the same event were canceled. The Volunteers are also one of four teams in the Jimmy V Classic and are set to face No. 1 Gonzaga on Dec. 2 in Indianapolis. The school said participation in that event hasn't been ruled out yet.
Barnes is the sixth major conference coach to announce he has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past two weeks, following Michigan State's Tom Izzo, Syracuse's Jim Boeheim, Ole Miss' Kermit Davis, Washington State's Kyle Smith and Baylor's Scott Drew.
Tennessee, which is ranked No. 12 in the preseason AP Top 25, is now one of around 40 teams to pause team activities in the past couple of weeks. Ole Miss paused team activities earlier on Monday, while Duke's season opener against Gardner-Webb has been postponed due to positive tests in Gardner-Webb's program.
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Tennessee men's basketball has paused all team activities following multiple positive COVID-19 test results, including one from head coach Rick Barnes.
The positive tests were conducted Sunday afternoon, and the entire program is getting retested today. Barnes has entered isolation protocol following his positive test.
Tennessee's games on Wednesday against Charlotte in the Volunteer Classic and against VCU on Friday as part of the same event were canceled. The Volunteers are also one of four teams in the Jimmy V Classic and are set to face No. 1 Gonzaga on Dec. 2 in Indianapolis. The school said participation in that event hasn't been ruled out yet.
Barnes is the sixth major conference coach to announce he has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past two weeks, following Michigan State's Tom Izzo, Syracuse's Jim Boeheim, Ole Miss' Kermit Davis, Washington State's Kyle Smith and Baylor's Scott Drew.
Tennessee, which is ranked No. 12 in the preseason AP Top 25, is now one of around 40 teams to pause team activities in the past couple of weeks. Ole Miss paused team activities earlier on Monday, while Duke's season opener against Gardner-Webb has been postponed due to positive tests in Gardner-Webb's program.
The Duke men's basketball team will not play its season-opening game against Gardner-Webb on Wednesday, because of a positive coronavirus test within the Gardner-Webb team, Duke announced on Monday.
Per its website, the program made the decision after consulting with its medical personnel. The team said it hopes to reschedule the game with Gardner-Webb.
Coach Mike Krzyzewski has, throughout the preseason, promoted the idea of a league-only schedule for college basketball because of logistical and health concerns around COVID-19. After the NCAA announced its plans to host its tournament in one city last week -- basketball officials have already discussed the concept with officials in Indianapolis -- Krzyzewski again expressed his concerns about the Wednesday start date for college basketball.
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The Duke men's basketball team will not play its season-opening game against Gardner-Webb on Wednesday, because of a positive coronavirus test within the Gardner-Webb team, Duke announced on Monday.
Per its website, the program made the decision after consulting with its medical personnel. The team said it hopes to reschedule the game with Gardner-Webb.
Coach Mike Krzyzewski has, throughout the preseason, promoted the idea of a league-only schedule for college basketball because of logistical and health concerns around COVID-19. After the NCAA announced its plans to host its tournament in one city last week -- basketball officials have already discussed the concept with officials in Indianapolis -- Krzyzewski again expressed his concerns about the Wednesday start date for college basketball.
"While we were excited about this Big 12-Big East Battle matchup, we agreed that canceling this year's game was the best decision for both programs," a statement from Seton Hall said.
Baylor dropped out of the Empire Classic -- including games against Arizona State and potentially Villanova -- after Drew's positive test. The Bears now are scheduled to open their season against Illinois in the Jimmy V Classic on Dec. 2 in Indianapolis.
"Baylor men's basketball continues to explore scheduling options for the 2020-21 season and will announce any further details as soon as possible," the school said.
Seton Hall heads to Louisville for Friday's season opener against the Cardinals, and it could attempt to get a second game in Louisville's multi-team event dubbed the Wade Houston Tipoff Classic. If not, the Pirates won't play again until Dec. 2 at Rhode Island.
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Sunday's men's basketball game between Baylor and Seton Hall has been canceled, both programs announced Tuesday.
"While we were excited about this Big 12-Big East Battle matchup, we agreed that canceling this year's game was the best decision for both programs," a statement from Seton Hall said.
Baylor dropped out of the Empire Classic -- including games against Arizona State and potentially Villanova -- after Drew's positive test. The Bears now are scheduled to open their season against Illinois in the Jimmy V Classic on Dec. 2 in Indianapolis.
"Baylor men's basketball continues to explore scheduling options for the 2020-21 season and will announce any further details as soon as possible," the school said.
Seton Hall heads to Louisville for Friday's season opener against the Cardinals, and it could attempt to get a second game in Louisville's multi-team event dubbed the Wade Houston Tipoff Classic. If not, the Pirates won't play again until Dec. 2 at Rhode Island.
Tennessee is out of next week's Jimmy V Classic after extending its men's basketball shutdown following further COVID-19 test results, the school announced.
The Volunteers announced Monday they were pausing team activities due to positive COVID-19 test results, including one from coach Rick Barnes. The entire program was retested on Monday, while Barnes entered isolation protocol. They canceled this week's games against Charlotte and VCU in the Volunteer Classic.
With the shutdown now extended into next week, Tennessee will miss a game against preseason No. 1 Gonzaga at the Jimmy V Classic in Indianapolis, as well as a reported game at Notre Dame on Dec. 4.
The other game scheduled for the Jimmy V Classic is No. 8 Illinois vs. No. 2 Baylor. The Bears had to drop out of the Empire Classic at Mohegan Sun after head coach Scott Drew tested positive for COVID-19.
Tennessee now expects to open its season on Dec. 12 against Cincinnati. The Volunteers will return to team activities on Dec. 5, provided there are no additional setbacks.
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Tennessee is out of next week's Jimmy V Classic after extending its men's basketball shutdown following further COVID-19 test results, the school announced.
The Volunteers announced Monday they were pausing team activities due to positive COVID-19 test results, including one from coach Rick Barnes. The entire program was retested on Monday, while Barnes entered isolation protocol. They canceled this week's games against Charlotte and VCU in the Volunteer Classic.
With the shutdown now extended into next week, Tennessee will miss a game against preseason No. 1 Gonzaga at the Jimmy V Classic in Indianapolis, as well as a reported game at Notre Dame on Dec. 4.
The other game scheduled for the Jimmy V Classic is No. 8 Illinois vs. No. 2 Baylor. The Bears had to drop out of the Empire Classic at Mohegan Sun after head coach Scott Drew tested positive for COVID-19.
Tennessee now expects to open its season on Dec. 12 against Cincinnati. The Volunteers will return to team activities on Dec. 5, provided there are no additional setbacks.
just checked the slate against the ESPN scoreboard. Only the Bryant/Stony Brook tilt has to come off our contest board. All other games cancelled per the ESPN site have been removed at Covers. Off course, that's a liquid situation somewhat. There's always a chance of a late positive causing a game to be cancelled right up to game time i suppose.
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just checked the slate against the ESPN scoreboard. Only the Bryant/Stony Brook tilt has to come off our contest board. All other games cancelled per the ESPN site have been removed at Covers. Off course, that's a liquid situation somewhat. There's always a chance of a late positive causing a game to be cancelled right up to game time i suppose.
Colorado men's basketball has paused team activities due to COVID-19, therefore postponing the team's Pac-12 opener against Arizona scheduled for Wednesday.
"We have temporarily paused our men's basketball operations due to positive cases of COVID-19 within the program," Colorado athletic director Rick George said. "This includes the postponement of Wednesday's game at Arizona. The status of other upcoming games is dependent upon contact tracing and subsequent testing of team members and basketball staff this week.
"As we have since the pandemic began, we will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our student-athletes, staff, campus and community as we navigate this season. We will continue daily testing of our student-athletes to ensure positive cases are identified early and isolated quickly, in addition to adhering to guidance from state, local and campus public health officials."
The Pac-12 said the Buffaloes do not have the minimum number of scholarship student-athletes available for Wednesday due to COVID-19 and contact tracing.
"The Conference will work with both programs to attempt to find a mutually agreeable date to reschedule the contest," the league said in a statement.
"Not contesting this game is very disappointing to our student-athletes and our fans. While all of us want to see our men's basketball student-athletes on the court competing, our number one priority must continue to be the health and safety of all those connected to Pac-12 men's basketball programs."
Colorado opened its season with wins last week against South Dakota and Kansas State, and its next scheduled game is now at home against Washington State on Saturday.
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Colorado men's basketball has paused team activities due to COVID-19, therefore postponing the team's Pac-12 opener against Arizona scheduled for Wednesday.
"We have temporarily paused our men's basketball operations due to positive cases of COVID-19 within the program," Colorado athletic director Rick George said. "This includes the postponement of Wednesday's game at Arizona. The status of other upcoming games is dependent upon contact tracing and subsequent testing of team members and basketball staff this week.
"As we have since the pandemic began, we will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our student-athletes, staff, campus and community as we navigate this season. We will continue daily testing of our student-athletes to ensure positive cases are identified early and isolated quickly, in addition to adhering to guidance from state, local and campus public health officials."
The Pac-12 said the Buffaloes do not have the minimum number of scholarship student-athletes available for Wednesday due to COVID-19 and contact tracing.
"The Conference will work with both programs to attempt to find a mutually agreeable date to reschedule the contest," the league said in a statement.
"Not contesting this game is very disappointing to our student-athletes and our fans. While all of us want to see our men's basketball student-athletes on the court competing, our number one priority must continue to be the health and safety of all those connected to Pac-12 men's basketball programs."
Colorado opened its season with wins last week against South Dakota and Kansas State, and its next scheduled game is now at home against Washington State on Saturday.
No. 19 Richmond's men's basketball is pausing all activities and its game at College of Charleston on Wednesday night has been called off because of COVID-19 concerns within the Spiders' program.
Charleston said Tuesday it will look to reschedule with Richmond or find another opponent to make up the lost game.
Charleston said in a release that coronavirus testing and contact tracing issues for Richmond led to the decision.
No. 19 Richmond's men's basketball is pausing all activities and its game at College of Charleston on Wednesday night has been called off because of COVID-19 concerns within the Spiders' program.
Charleston said Tuesday it will look to reschedule with Richmond or find another opponent to make up the lost game.
Charleston said in a release that coronavirus testing and contact tracing issues for Richmond led to the decision.
Can Rick Pitino stop bitching and complaining abojt this season being underway. He knew this was gonna come with the territory. Him wanting to delay this two more months wasn’t going to do anything. He’s scared of Monmouth!
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Can Rick Pitino stop bitching and complaining abojt this season being underway. He knew this was gonna come with the territory. Him wanting to delay this two more months wasn’t going to do anything. He’s scared of Monmouth!
UConn suspended team activities Sunday after a member of the men's basketball program tested positive for COVID-19.
According to the school's release, Friday's game against St. John's has been postponed.
"Per university protocol, team activities will remain on hold until contact tracing and additional testing is completed and it is deemed safe by medical professionals to resume," the school's statement read.
Over the weekend, the 3-0 Huskies saw their game against NC State, scheduled for Saturday, canceled because of a positive COVID-19 test for a member of the Wolfpack's traveling party. The matchup was scheduled to be the final game in "Bubbleville," a series of college basketball games at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
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UConn suspended team activities Sunday after a member of the men's basketball program tested positive for COVID-19.
According to the school's release, Friday's game against St. John's has been postponed.
"Per university protocol, team activities will remain on hold until contact tracing and additional testing is completed and it is deemed safe by medical professionals to resume," the school's statement read.
Over the weekend, the 3-0 Huskies saw their game against NC State, scheduled for Saturday, canceled because of a positive COVID-19 test for a member of the Wolfpack's traveling party. The matchup was scheduled to be the final game in "Bubbleville," a series of college basketball games at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
No. 1 Gonzaga has paused all team activities due to COVID-19 protocols one day after two positive tests within the basketball program -- from one player and another member of its traveling party -- led to the postponement of a highly anticipated matchup against No. 2 Baylor in Indianapolis.
According to the school's release, Gonzaga will not return to action until Dec. 15, which means the Bulldogs will cancel upcoming games against Tarleton, Southern, Northern Arizona and Idaho.
Gonzaga is set to face No. 3 Iowa on Dec. 19 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in a matchup with potential Selection Sunday implications.
"Out of an abundance of caution and the well-being of student-athletes, in accordance with COVID-19 protocols Gonzaga has made the decision to pause men's basketball competitions through December 14," the school's statement said.
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No. 1 Gonzaga has paused all team activities due to COVID-19 protocols one day after two positive tests within the basketball program -- from one player and another member of its traveling party -- led to the postponement of a highly anticipated matchup against No. 2 Baylor in Indianapolis.
According to the school's release, Gonzaga will not return to action until Dec. 15, which means the Bulldogs will cancel upcoming games against Tarleton, Southern, Northern Arizona and Idaho.
Gonzaga is set to face No. 3 Iowa on Dec. 19 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in a matchup with potential Selection Sunday implications.
"Out of an abundance of caution and the well-being of student-athletes, in accordance with COVID-19 protocols Gonzaga has made the decision to pause men's basketball competitions through December 14," the school's statement said.
The ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup between Louisville and Wisconsin scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols in Louisville's program, sources told ESPN.
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The ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup between Louisville and Wisconsin scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols in Louisville's program, sources told ESPN.
Houston announced on Tuesday that it has paused all team-related basketball activities because of positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing.
The No. 7 Cougars, who were scheduled to play home games against Sam Houston State (Wednesday) and Rice (Saturday), have announced that they will postpone both games.
"These are challenging times, but the safety of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans will always remain our main priority." Houston athletic director Chris Pezman said. "As we pause, I encourage all fans to remember to wear masks and socially distance at all times in your daily lives. Together, we will get through this."
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Houston announced on Tuesday that it has paused all team-related basketball activities because of positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing.
The No. 7 Cougars, who were scheduled to play home games against Sam Houston State (Wednesday) and Rice (Saturday), have announced that they will postpone both games.
"These are challenging times, but the safety of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans will always remain our main priority." Houston athletic director Chris Pezman said. "As we pause, I encourage all fans to remember to wear masks and socially distance at all times in your daily lives. Together, we will get through this."
DePaul says its men's basketball game against No. 9 Villanova on Dec. 14 has been postponed.
The announcement from the school Tuesday followed an earlier announcement by the Big East that the Blue Demons would not play Seton Hall on Friday.
DePaul has paused team activities because of positive COVID-19 tests in the program. The Blue Demons have yet to play a game in a season that was scheduled to open two weeks ago.
Seven games have been postponed or canceled, including one at Iowa State that got called off shortly before tipoff on Sunday. Games against Western Illinois, Chicago State and Alcorn State were canceled, and one against Northern Illinois scheduled for Dec. 3 was postponed.
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DePaul says its men's basketball game against No. 9 Villanova on Dec. 14 has been postponed.
The announcement from the school Tuesday followed an earlier announcement by the Big East that the Blue Demons would not play Seton Hall on Friday.
DePaul has paused team activities because of positive COVID-19 tests in the program. The Blue Demons have yet to play a game in a season that was scheduled to open two weeks ago.
Seven games have been postponed or canceled, including one at Iowa State that got called off shortly before tipoff on Sunday. Games against Western Illinois, Chicago State and Alcorn State were canceled, and one against Northern Illinois scheduled for Dec. 3 was postponed.
NC State has paused men's basketball activities amid positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing.
The school announced the move Wednesday, saying two members of the traveling party have tested positive. That comes after the Wolfpack had to cancel a "Bubbleville" game against UConn in the Huskies' home state last weekend and postpone Tuesday's trip to Michigan for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Because of the pause, NC State's scheduled game against Florida Atlantic this weekend won't be played. The schedule beyond that game is unclear.
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NC State has paused men's basketball activities amid positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing.
The school announced the move Wednesday, saying two members of the traveling party have tested positive. That comes after the Wolfpack had to cancel a "Bubbleville" game against UConn in the Huskies' home state last weekend and postpone Tuesday's trip to Michigan for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Because of the pause, NC State's scheduled game against Florida Atlantic this weekend won't be played. The schedule beyond that game is unclear.
Duke announced Thursday it would not play any more nonconference basketball games this season "out of an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to allow the Blue Devils' student-athletes time over the holidays to spend with their families."
As a result, the Blue Devils will no longer play Gardner-Webb on Dec. 19 and won't reschedule previously postponed games against Elon and Charleston Southern. Duke will face Notre Dame on Dec. 16 and then won't play again until Pittsburgh on Dec. 29.
"This is the best decision we could make as a program, in making sure that we are doing the right thing for our players," coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "This will also allow our team to have time over the holidays to safely enjoy with their families. These kids need to be with their families, at least for a little bit. So we will play the Notre Dame game on Dec. 16, and then allow our team four or five days at home before returning here to prepare for the remainder of our ACC schedule -- and hopefully get to play all of them. These kids go through so much, and we need to take care of them."
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Duke announced Thursday it would not play any more nonconference basketball games this season "out of an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to allow the Blue Devils' student-athletes time over the holidays to spend with their families."
As a result, the Blue Devils will no longer play Gardner-Webb on Dec. 19 and won't reschedule previously postponed games against Elon and Charleston Southern. Duke will face Notre Dame on Dec. 16 and then won't play again until Pittsburgh on Dec. 29.
"This is the best decision we could make as a program, in making sure that we are doing the right thing for our players," coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "This will also allow our team to have time over the holidays to safely enjoy with their families. These kids need to be with their families, at least for a little bit. So we will play the Notre Dame game on Dec. 16, and then allow our team four or five days at home before returning here to prepare for the remainder of our ACC schedule -- and hopefully get to play all of them. These kids go through so much, and we need to take care of them."
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse and Buffalo men's basketball programs are on pause after a member of the Bulls tested positive for COVID-19.
The decisions announced Monday by both teams came after they played Saturday in Syracuse's Carrier Dome.
The Mid-American Conference school did not reveal who tested positive, except to say that it involved either an athlete or member of the team's coaching or support staff. The school was notified of the positive test on Sunday.
It's unclear how long the pause will last. Buffalo said it will follow NCAA, conference and local health protocols. Contact tracing is underway at Syracuse.
"We are using an abundance of caution in this situation, as we have throughout the pandemic, " Syracuse director of athletics John Wildhack said in a statement. "The health and well-being of our student-athletes and staff associated with the men's basketball program is of the utmost importance to us."
Syracuse (6-1) postponed its game Tuesday against Notre Dame and is scheduled to play at Wake Forest on Dec. 30. Buffalo (3-3) is scheduled to play nonconference games at St. Bonaventure on Tuesday, followed by a trip to No. 7 West Virginia on Dec. 29.
The Bulls are already without coach Jim Whitesell, who entered a 14-day self-quarantine period on Dec. 14 after coming into close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
This is the third time in six weeks that Syracuse has been forced to pause activities because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Coach Jim Boeheim and an unnamed player tested positive in mid-November and the team's activities were paused for two weeks.
Boeheim said in a Zoom call with reporters that a walk-on also tested positive in late November. That halted practice for three days and sidelined his son, junior guard Buddy Boeheim, for two weeks under New York State health guidelines.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse and Buffalo men's basketball programs are on pause after a member of the Bulls tested positive for COVID-19.
The decisions announced Monday by both teams came after they played Saturday in Syracuse's Carrier Dome.
The Mid-American Conference school did not reveal who tested positive, except to say that it involved either an athlete or member of the team's coaching or support staff. The school was notified of the positive test on Sunday.
It's unclear how long the pause will last. Buffalo said it will follow NCAA, conference and local health protocols. Contact tracing is underway at Syracuse.
"We are using an abundance of caution in this situation, as we have throughout the pandemic, " Syracuse director of athletics John Wildhack said in a statement. "The health and well-being of our student-athletes and staff associated with the men's basketball program is of the utmost importance to us."
Syracuse (6-1) postponed its game Tuesday against Notre Dame and is scheduled to play at Wake Forest on Dec. 30. Buffalo (3-3) is scheduled to play nonconference games at St. Bonaventure on Tuesday, followed by a trip to No. 7 West Virginia on Dec. 29.
The Bulls are already without coach Jim Whitesell, who entered a 14-day self-quarantine period on Dec. 14 after coming into close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
This is the third time in six weeks that Syracuse has been forced to pause activities because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Coach Jim Boeheim and an unnamed player tested positive in mid-November and the team's activities were paused for two weeks.
Boeheim said in a Zoom call with reporters that a walk-on also tested positive in late November. That halted practice for three days and sidelined his son, junior guard Buddy Boeheim, for two weeks under New York State health guidelines.
Chicago State is suspending its men's basketball program for the remainder of the 2020-21 season "to focus on the health, safety, and academic pursuits of the Men's Basketball student-athletes."
"It was a difficult decision, but a necessary decision in order to prioritize the health, wellness, and academic success of the student-athletes," athletic director Elliott Charles said Wednesday.
The Cougars will finish 0-9 this season.
Chicago State had several issues related to COVID-19 during the first few weeks of the season. Head coach Lance Irvin stepped away from the team before the season began due to COVID-19 concerns, and the Cougars had to cancel their game against Iowa State on Tuesday due to an insufficient number of available players.
Chicago State played earlier this month against Illinois State with just six players, and it faced Drake this past weekend with just seven available players.
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Chicago State is suspending its men's basketball program for the remainder of the 2020-21 season "to focus on the health, safety, and academic pursuits of the Men's Basketball student-athletes."
"It was a difficult decision, but a necessary decision in order to prioritize the health, wellness, and academic success of the student-athletes," athletic director Elliott Charles said Wednesday.
The Cougars will finish 0-9 this season.
Chicago State had several issues related to COVID-19 during the first few weeks of the season. Head coach Lance Irvin stepped away from the team before the season began due to COVID-19 concerns, and the Cougars had to cancel their game against Iowa State on Tuesday due to an insufficient number of available players.
Chicago State played earlier this month against Illinois State with just six players, and it faced Drake this past weekend with just seven available players.
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