March Madness? Won't happen.
The Frozen Four? Not this year.
The NCAA Wrestling Championships? Done, too.
The NCAA on Thursday made a colossal, far-reaching decision, announcing that it has canceled its men's and women's basketball championships, along with all remaining winter and spring sports championships, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Big Ten Conference and the University of Minnesota followed that lead, ending the college sports year as we know it.
"This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to the spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities," the NCAA said in a statement.
This was a change of course, after the NCAA announced Wednesday that upcoming championships would be played in front of crowds limited to essential personnel and immediate family members.
Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle said he fully supported the decisions of the NCAA and the Big Ten, while acknowledging how difficult it is for the players.