Long time NCAA official laments cancellation of March Madness Gene Marrano March 20, 2020 1 minute read Among the major sports world impacts from the coronavirus – no NCAA March Madness men’s basketball tournament – and no crowning of a champion. Roanoke County resident Roger Ayers is a long time game official and a tournament veteran: Share: Post navigation Previous: Coronavirus impact creates some new job opportunitiesNext: Economic Disaster Loan application how-to sessions scheduled online Related Stories Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026 Mountain Bike National Championships continue through Sunday; attracted former NBA great last weekend Gene Marrano July 16, 2026 Roanoke VIA Day School has new playground designed for students with autism Gene Marrano July 15, 2026
