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How will USC basketball be affected by the coronavirus?

On Tuesday, fears over coronavirus resulted in the cancelation, delay or changes to events across the country, including college basketball tournaments.

The Ivy League canceled its tournament entirely. The MAC and Big West opted to close their event to the public.

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As for the Pac-12, the conference has decided to hold the Pac-12 Tournament as scheduled. For now.

“While this is a fluid topic, the Pac-12 is currently planning to hold all scheduled Pac-12 championship events,” the conference said in a press release. “The Pac-12 will closely monitor updated recommendations from the CDC and state and local health authorities as it relates to hosting large events, and add appropriate safeguards in coordination with campuses, championship venues, and local health response teams to address COVID-19 concerns.