Alva Review-Courier -

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – On Monday, the Great American Conference announced its Council of Presidents approved a series of return to play protocols that the league will implement in January in conjunction with the start of the basketball season.

The Council agreed to not allow any fans for the first two weeks of games. They will look to reconsider following the games played on Saturday, January 16. At that point they would look to allow up to 25 percent of venue capacity to attend games. Venues will utilize a 12-foot buffer zone to separate fans from student-athletes and game personnel.

Teams must...