The UCLA Bruins will not take the court for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19. Within the last week, the school’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have canceled games against the Ohio State University Buckeyes, University of North Carolina Tar Heels, California Polytechnic State University Mustangs, Texas Southern University Tigers and Alabama State Hornets. At this time, there is no word as to when the men’s or women’s basketball teams will return to the court in Los Angeles.
The UCLA Bruins are far from the only program to be impacted by the virus in recent weeks. The Ohio State University has pulled out of the CBS Sports Classic, Memphis-Tennessee was cancelled and Seton Hall had to forfeit a game against the St. John’s Red Storm.
Similar issues have emerged at the pro level. NBA stars like Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have all entered the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols As a result, the NBA plans to expand rosters and strengthen health and safety protocols for the foreseeable future.
UCLA's game versus Cal Poly on Wednesday, Dec. 22 has been canceled due to COVID-19 developments within the Bruins' program.
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