Summary
Dick Vitale, a longtime ESPN college basketball commentator, will make his debut calling an NCAA Tournament game for CBS. Vitale, who has never covered the tournament before due to his loyalty to ESPN, will join Charles Barkley to broadcast the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, on March 17.
Key Facts
- Dick Vitale is 86 years old and has been with ESPN since 1979.
- He will cover an NCAA Tournament game for the first time in his career.
- Vitale will work with Charles Barkley for the broadcast on March 17.
- The event is the First Four games of the NCAA Tournament, held in Dayton, Ohio.
- CBS officially confirmed Vitale's participation this week.
- Fans and colleagues have long wanted Vitale to participate in the tournament coverage.
