Cal taps NASA specialist amid concerns over ACC travel

Coaches in the ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12 are concerned about the impact of long-distance travel on their basketball teams. Cal and Stanford have taken steps to help their student-athletes recover from travel, including bringing in a NASA specialist. Stanford coach Kyle Smith, who experienced travel challenges at Washington State, is preparing his team for the upcoming season. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is optimistic about the conference’s travel plans, which include scheduling games with travel partners. Coaches like Dana Altman and Mick Cronin are seeking advice from NBA and NFL teams on how to manage travel fatigue and keep players fresh.