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Charles Barkley: ‘I Think We’re Going to Have to Shut Down March Madness'

CBS March Madness analyst Charles Barkley appeared on ESPN's "Get Up" and advocated for the cancelation of the NCAA Tournament as the coronavirus outbreak continues to rock the world.

As of right now, the NCAA men's and women's Division I basketball tournaments will be played without spectators. The men's tournament will be played in 14 cities. The 68-team men's field is scheduled to be announced on Sunday before the tournament begins with the First Four on March 17th and 18th in Dayton, Ohio. The Final Four will be held from April 4th to 6th in Atlanta.

"I give Adam Silver a lot of credit, man.