NCAA announces no bracket will be released for canceled tournament

We know the NCAA Tournament isn’t happening this year, but there was still hope that perhaps the NCAA Selection Committee would release a bracket for hypothetical purposes (and to acknowledge the 68 best teams in the country).

However, according to NCAA VP Dan Gavitt, this Selection Sunday will pass without a bracket being released.

Gavitt issued a statement on Sunday confirming that there would be no bracket:

NCAA men's basketball VP Dan Gavitt statement: There will be no bracket release.

— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 15, 2020

Some coaches had lobbied for a bracket release, including Auburn’s Bruce Pearl. However, the committee didn’t have conference tournament results to go with, so it would have been weird to see a bracket.

It’s unfortunate for the players and coaches involved, but with COVID-19 spreading across the globe, perhaps it’s for the best.

Adam Spencer

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