COVID-19 and the Madness of March

Villanova University’ Basketball point guard Collin Gillespie shoots around in an empty Wells Fargo Center arena in Philadelphia before a game. (Nick Schreder/AKSM Photography).

The NCAA’s decision to cancel the Men's Basketball tournament was well justified. While there are athletes that pour their hearts and souls into their respective sports, they have their whole lives ahead of them. Playing in a sporting event with a possible chance to be infected with the virus is not worth it.

Article by Dave Nguyen, AKSM Sports

NEW YORK - March 11, 2020 will now be a day to remembered in history.

The Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder suspended their game due to the confirmation that All-Star Center Rudy Gobert has tested positive for the Coronovirus. Today his teammate Donovan Mitchel has tested positive for COVID-19.

The NBA Season has been suspended. The MLS has been suspended. The ACC, SEC, BIG 10, Big 12, SEC, AAC, PAC 12, IVY are among conferences have canceled their conference tournament. The Big East has just cancelled their conference tournament. The NCAA Tournament is canceled. What we do know is that virus is a pandemic, with the amounts of casualties in China, North and South Korea, Italy, and other countries around the world have been affected by this virus.

For the safety of all the fans, players, coaches, team staff, etc, I believe that the NCAA’s decision to cancel the Men's Basketball tournament was well justified. While there are athletes that pour their hearts and souls into their respective sports, they have their whole lives ahead of them. Playing in a sporting event with a possible chance to be infected with the virus is not worth it. What we can do is wash our hands, take the proper steps for personal hygiene, and pray that this pandemic ends as soon as possible.