Legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale announced he is "full speed ahead" to call games during the upcoming 2026-27 NCAA season. The 85-year-old ESPN analyst, known for his energetic catchphrases and decades-long association with the sport, confirmed his return to the broadcast booth after health challenges in recent years.
Vitale, a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, has been a fixture of college basketball coverage since joining ESPN in 1979. His announcement comes as networks finalize their commentary teams for the season tipping off in November.
