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ASU Basketball: Sun Devils withdrawing from Empire Classic matchup with Baylor

According to college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman, Arizona State is withdrawing from its opening game against No. 2 Baylor in the Empire Classic due to COVID-19 concerns.

Arizona State is withdrawing from the Empire Classic due to medical concerns involving Baylor, per source. Sun Devils were slated to open with Bears. Still a chance ASU plays at Mohegan Sun with different matchups.

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 23, 2020

On Sunday afternoon, Baylor head coach Scott Drew announced that he had tested positive for the virus and was asymptomatic.