Rumors are swirling about the BIG EAST potentially using a “bubble” setting for the upcoming basketball season.
Sources: Several power conferences in college basketball have had preliminary discussions about holding games next season in a "bubble" type setting.
This is one of many potential options on the table, but one that gains traction with student athletes taking classes online.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) August 6, 2020The Big East and Big Ten are two conferences that have discussed using a bubble for basketball this season, per sources. However, it’s just one of multiple options that has been discussed.