With officials still trying to assess the situation in regards to the COVID-19 Coronavirus global outbreak, both the Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments have been canceled, along with all Big Ten athletic competitions through the remainder of the academic year. Michigan State University Athletic Director Bill Beekman shared his thoughts on the situation today.
From Beekman:
“We support the Big Ten’s decision to cancel all competition through the end of the academic year and the moratorium placed on all on- and off-campus recruiting. There’s nothing more important than the health of our student-athletes. While this was an incredibly difficult decision, one that will effectively end the college careers of many student-athletes, their well-being must be our highest priority. I’m incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication shown by our student-athletes throughout the year. We will continue to provide comprehensive support for student-athletes, including academic and athletic training services moving forward.”
