Now that it’s official that the 2021 NCAA Tournament will be held in Indianapolis (with some rounds in Bloomington and West Lafayette), the question becomes, what will the event look like? Yesterday, the NCAA announced some of the health and safety protocols for the tournament, which were made in conjunction with the Marion County Health Department. Here’s a quick rundown.
— Seven straight negative tests prior to arrival. All Tier 1 participants — players, coaches, trainers, physical therapists, medical and equipment staff, and officials — must show seven consecutive negative COVID-19 tests prior to arrival.