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National College Players Association on Saturday asked the NCAA to consider keeping fans away from basketball tournament games due to coronavirus.

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The NBA told players to stop high-fiving fans and to fist bump them instead as a coronavirus precaution

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Players have also been told they should avoid handling items such as pens or jerseys from fans seeking autographs.

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NBA wants players to limit autographs high-fives amid coronavirus

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