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March Madness First Round Games Get TV Coverage Change

March Madness First Round Games Get TV Coverage Change

Summary

The TV coverage for the first round of March Madness games has changed. Commentator Brian Anderson will not call the first-round games due to voice issues, and Jason Benetti will replace him. Anderson is expected to return for the second-round games.

Key Facts

  • March Madness is a major college basketball tournament in the U.S.
  • The first-round games start on Thursday.
  • Brian Anderson was initially going to commentate, but he had a hoarse voice.
  • Jason Benetti, who also announces for MLB's Detroit Tigers, will replace Anderson for the first-round games.
  • Anderson is expected to return for the second-round games.
  • TV coverage will air on channels like TBS, TNT, truTV, and CBS.
  • Brian Anderson has been a familiar voice for the tournament since 2012.

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