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ESPN has abandoned its plan to hold early-season college basketball events in a bubble-like atmosphere in Orlando, according to The Athletic's Seth Davis.
The decision was made after the network and participating schools differed over health and safety protocols to be followed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We've decided to redirect our efforts to be sure the teams have enough time to make other plans," Clint Overby, vice president of ESPN Events, told The Athletic. "At the end of the day, our bias was toward safety and making sure that what we pulled off was in the best interests of the sport.