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Nevada basketball coach Steve Alford positive for COVID-19, will miss three games

Nevada men’s basketball head coach Steve Alford has tested positive for COVID-19, and will miss the Wolf Pack’s next three games.

Additionally, a second member of the Wolf Pack staff will not be available for Tuesday night’s contest due to COVID-19 protocols. Per University of Nevada and Nevada Athletics policy, Alford will isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms.

Nevada plays Pepperdine Tuesday night ( 7 p.m.) at Lawlor Events Center.

Nevada assistant coach Kory Barnett will serve as acting head coach, assisted by assistant coach Bil Duany and director of player development Glen Worley, for Nevada’s Tuesday night home games against Pepperdine, and for the coming road games Dec.