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COVID-related cancellations, adjustments wreaking havoc on start of college basketball season


The college basketball season starts on Wednesday. That much we know for sure. But, folks, questions abound. How many games will actually be played, though, as the sport is reeling from a rash of COVID-related cancellations, adjustments and postponements? That’s an excellent question. What will those matchups be? (Sporting News)

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COVID-related cancellations, adjustments wreaking havoc on start of college basketball season