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University of Cincinnati suspends all athletics practices, recruiting and travel

What I'm Hearing: USA TODAY Sports' Scott Gleeson spoke a number of college basketball coaches about their emotions following the announcement that the NCAA tournament will be cancelled do to the coronavirus. USA TODAY

The University of Cincinnati announced Thursday the indefinite suspension of all athletics activities, including practices, recruiting and travel, in response to growing concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus.

The announcement came on the heels of NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceling the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.