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NCAA to decide by “mid-September” if college basketball season will start on time or delayed

As anxiety and uncertainty builds for college sports, the conversation regarding the basketball season is starting up.

There isn’t an exact date for when we can expect a decision, but the NCAA has given a timeframe.

According to a statement from NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt, the NCAA will provide guidance and direction “in mid-September” for whether the season and practice will start on time, or if a delay should be put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Here is the full statement from Gavitt:

“As we prepare for the 2020-21 college basketball season, we have exercised patience and discipline in monitoring the effects of COVID-19 and making decisions regarding the season.