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NCAA sets a Nov 25 start date

That leaves a lot of critical questions in my mind. Will the games scheduled to be played before 11/25 simply be truncated off the schedule (i.e., canceled)? Or will the date of all games just be moved forward by about two weeks but still played, implying that the season and all postseason tournaments will be extended by two weeks? Or will the schedule be "squeezed" so that all games will be played with less downtime between games?

I wonder if the NCAA has even discussed, much less resolved, these issues.
 
I asked my daughter if there will be fans. She believes the fans will be limited to a players/coaches list and season fans list
 
JoePgh said:
That leaves a lot of critical questions in my mind. Will the games scheduled to be played before 11/25 simply be truncated off the schedule (i.e., canceled)? Or will the date of all games just be moved forward by about two weeks but still played, implying that the season and all postseason tournaments will be extended by two weeks? Or will the schedule be "squeezed" so that all games will be played with less downtime between games?

I wonder if the NCAA has even discussed, much less resolved, these issues.
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I don't think there's any schedule yet, so they can set dates from scratch.
 
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JoePgh said:
That leaves a lot of critical questions in my mind. Will the games scheduled to be played before 11/25 simply be truncated off the schedule (i.e., canceled)? Or will the date of all games just be moved forward by about two weeks but still played, implying that the season and all postseason tournaments will be extended by two weeks? Or will the schedule be "squeezed" so that all games will be played with less downtime between games?

I wonder if the NCAA has even discussed, much less resolved, these issues.
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I am guessing that there will be alot of flexibility allowed among the different conferences. Just get to the finish line anyway you can. NCAA Tournament tentative schedule in Late March early April

www.ncaa.com

2025 March Madness: Women's NCAA tournament schedule, dates, times

All you need to know for March Madness women's tournament, which runs from selections on Sunday, March 16 through the championship on Sunday, April 6.
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This is the best news I've heard since a certain freshman declared for Uconn. It would be nice if some fans were allowed but, thank goodness, we will be able to follow it on SNY.
 
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JoePgh said:
That leaves a lot of critical questions in my mind. Will the games scheduled to be played before 11/25 simply be truncated off the schedule (i.e., canceled)? Or will the date of all games just be moved forward by about two weeks but still played, implying that the season and all postseason tournaments will be extended by two weeks? Or will the schedule be "squeezed" so that all games will be played with less downtime between games?

I wonder if the NCAA has even discussed, much less resolved, these issues.
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Although it is not yet official, Andy Katz reports the following from the D1 Council:

Start date of college basketball season: Nov. 25;
Start of practice: Oct. 14;
Max number of games: 27 (reduced by 4);
Minimum number of games: 13;
No scrimmages/exhibitions.
Recommendation for minimum 4 non-conference games
 
oldude said:
Great news! Now we have something to look forward to besides Thanksgiving leftovers. :)
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Don't be so sure. If you want to know why, hit me in the inbox. There is something looming that could be more dangerous than the virus that could not only delay the start of the season, but cancel it.:confused:
 
stamfordhusky said:
Although it is not yet official, Andy Katz reports the following from the D1 Council:

Start date of college basketball season: Nov. 25;
Start of practice: Oct. 14;
Max number of games: 27 (reduced by 4);
Minimum number of games: 13;
No scrimmages/exhibitions.
Recommendation for minimum 4 non-conference games
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Help me out here - I thought the UCONN ladies were already practicing...?
 
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NCAA men's and women's college basketball seasons can start Nov. 25. Here is a more detailed version of today's decision by the NCAA Division I Council, written by Jeff Borzello, ESPN staff writer. Also included is a video featuring NCAA SVP Dan Gavitt, who explains how the Nov 25 date was reached.

www.espn.com

NCAA men's and women's college basketball seasons can start Nov. 25

The 2020-21 men's and women's college basketball seasons can start on Nov. 25, the NCAA announced on Wednesday.
www.espn.com www.espn.com
 
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Scud49 said:
Help me out here - I thought the UCONN ladies were already practicing...?
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The only practicing they can do by rules is informal pickup games and shoot arounds. Coaches can’t be present during these workouts.
 
No. Under NCAA rules, once they return to campus they are allowed up to eight hours a week of formal conditioning and skills instruction. No practices with the full team playing normal basketball activities however. Coaches are always present during the skills instruction.
 
"Women's teams can schedule 23 games, plus one multiple-team event, or 25 games without a multiple-team event."

I don't remember whether UConn was scheduled to play a MTE this season. But, if they play the full 20-game Big East conference season, that would mean at the absolute most 7 nonconference games. With no MTE, that number drops to 5.
 
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Plebe said:
"Women's teams can schedule 23 games, plus one multiple-team event, or 25 games without a multiple-team event."

I don't remember whether UConn was scheduled to play a MTE this season. But, if they play the full 20-game Big East conference season, that would mean at the absolute most 7 nonconference games. With no MTE, that number drops to 5.
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I believe that there was a MTE scheduled with the Mohegan Sun, but with the date change for the start of the season, that might be changed.
 
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MSGRET said:
I believe that there was a MTE scheduled with the Mohegan Sun, but with the date change for the start of the season, that might be changed.
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I wouldn't be surprised if UConn dropped out of the Mohegan Sun MTE, the 3 other teams scheduled to be there are Maine, Quinnipiac, and Miss St. Coach Auriemma likes to test his team in out of conference games and none of those schools are really a test. UConn has marquis games scheduled with Maryland, Baylor, South Carolina, Notre Dame, and Tennessee, I think they will play their Big East schedule and these 5 out of conference games.
 
soxfan23 said:
I wouldn't be surprised if UConn dropped out of the Mohegan Sun MTE, the 3 other teams scheduled to be there are Maine, Quinnipiac, and Miss St. Coach Auriemma likes to test his team in out of conference games and none of those schools are really a test. UConn has marquis games scheduled with Maryland, Baylor, South Carolina, Notre Dame, and Tennessee, I think they will play their Big East schedule and these 5 out of conference games.
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I agree with all but part of the last sentence. Tenn as a tougher game than Miss St? They may have a lot of talent still but hardly the recent history to be considered in the same breath with the other teams. And all those other teams would have to be willing to play in a bubble setup and I doubt most will. MD & BU never play tough back to back games against non-conference teams. But then it's a wacko season so I guess anything can happen.
 
Alydar said:
I agree with all but part of the last sentence. Tenn as a tougher game than Miss St? They may have a lot of talent still but hardly the recent history to be considered in the same breath with the other teams. And all those other teams would have to be willing to play in a bubble setup and I doubt most will. MD & BU never play tough back to back games against non-conference teams. But then it's a wacko season so I guess anything can happen.
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Baylor played Indiana and South Carolina on successive days at the Paradise Jam last year. I'm not seeing a consecutive pairing of UConn's opponents from last season that were anywhere near as challenging.
 
hoopsfan22 said:
Probably no fans at games played in Connecticut.
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Hoops, I hope you are wrong. I think they might be able to socially distance about five thousand at Mohegan Sun, not nearly as many at Storrs. The other question would be who? Season ticket holders, students, first come first served? I think that rather than make these choices for a limited amount they will probably play to empty areas. Hey, at least we will have front row seats via the telly.
 
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