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Tulane basketball coach Ron Hunter won’t coach Temple game after COVID-19 exposure

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 16: Head coach Ron Hunter of the Georgia State Panthers looks on against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS – On Thursday, Tulane men’s basketball head coach Ron Hunter announced on social media he would not be able to coach his team against Temple.

Hunter says he will be away from the team after coming in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.

Tulane will host Temple on Saturday, January 16th at noon.