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UNDATED (AP) — The NCAA will distribute $225 million to its Division I members in June. That is $375 million less than had been budgeted this year because the coronavirus outbreak forced the cancellation of the men's basketball tournament. March Madness is among the biggest revenue producers for the NCAA and its schools. The NCAA says $50 million will come from its reserve fund. A $270 million event cancellation insurance policy will help pay the rest.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — College coaches and administrators nationwide are working daily to ensure their athletes have reliable support networks during the coronavirus pandemic. Communication specialists and mental health professionals are encouraging coaches and others to allow young athletes to go through the stages of grieving as needed as they adjust after competitions were canceled and they were forced to separate from teammates. Regular video calls and group texts have replaced face-to-face interactions between coaches and players.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt guard Aaron Nesmith is forgoing his final two seasons of eligibility to enter the NBA draft. Nesmith was one of the nation’s most prolific scorers and 3-point shooters before injuring his right foot in January and missing the rest of the season. The 6-foot-6 sophomore from Charleston, South Carolina, averaged 23 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals. His 60 3-pointers ranked 10th in the Southeastern Conference at the regular season even though he played less than half the season.
UNDATED (AP) — Florida Gulf Coast's run to the NCAA Sweet 16 as a No. 15 seed captivated the nation in 2013. It also had a lasting impact. Brett Comer was the point guard on the team that became known as Dunk City. He's now the director of player development at Dayton. He said the experience gave him and others opportunities in pro basketball or in coaching they might not have had. The exposure has sparked growth of the university. Enrollment has grown to 15,000 and the academic side of the school has been strengthened.
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