Tournament Is Canceled

Turmoil surrounding the Ventura College men’s basketball program has forced the school to cancel its annual tournament, scheduled for Nov. 28-30, athletic coordinator Dick James said.

Several competing schools were reluctant to enter, given the program’s uncertainty, and wanted to explore other tournaments, James said.

Ventura players, many of whom have said they plan to sit out the season because of a two-year probation against the program, are expected to inform administrators today if they will play this season.