KHSAA Sweet 16 takes measures to limit crowd size at Rupp Arena
The Kentucky state girls’ basketball tournament will be played today at Rupp Arena but the Sweet 16 will not look the same.
KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett announced at a press conference Thursday morning that both the girls and boys Sweet 16 will only allow players listed on each school’s postseason roster and four family members to attend the games at Rupp Arena.
Top 10
- 1New
Lincoln Riley
Contract terms revealed
- 2Hot
Top 100 CFB Players
Ranking for 2025 season
- 3
No Ohio State noon games
State lawmakers intro bill
- 4
SEC win-totals
Odds released
- 5
Hugh Freeze
Boasts Auburn QB riches
Get the On3 Top 10 to your inbox every morning
By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein.
School bands and cheerleaders will also be absent for the rest of the Sweet 16. The measures to restrict crowds at Rupp Arena will begin Friday, March 13.
“It is devastating to the local community,” Tackett said. “There is no winning side to this, other than to try to keep Kentuckians healthy.”
"It is not desirable. It is devastating to the local community."
More thoughts from @KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett on the announced changes to the Sweet 16. pic.twitter.com/6Mpzfb1vny
— Alex Walker (@AlexWalkerTV) March 12, 2020
Discuss This Article
Comments have moved.
Join the conversation and talk about this article and all things Kentucky Sports in the new KSR Message Board.
KSBoard