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After a storied career at Syracuse University, Hall of Fame men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim is reportedly transitioning into his second career.
Per CBS’ Jon Rothstein: Boeheim is finalizing an agreement to join ESPN for the upcoming college hoops season and will also work for Westwood One as a radio analyst during next year’s NCAA Tournament.
NEWS: Former Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is finalizing an agreement to join ESPN for the 2023-24 college basketball season, according to a source.
Boeheim will also work for Westwood One as a radio analyst during the 2024 NCAA Tournament.https://t.co/XfHeSVu5o9
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) October 18, 2023
Fans reacted to Wednesday’s news on social media.
“HEARTWARMING: retiree goes from yelling at student journalists to yelling at full-time ones instead,” tweeted Crimson Quarry.
HEARTWARMING: retiree goes from yelling at student journalists to yelling at full-time ones instead https://t.co/VWUw1hBjDG
— crimson quarry (@crimsonquarry) October 18, 2023
“Another Syracuse grad ventures into the world of broadcasting …” Rich Cimini winked.
Another Syracuse grad ventures into the world of broadcasting … 😉 https://t.co/hGTQkFGv0W
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) October 18, 2023
“I want Boeheim in a little booth commenting on the action just like on the Muppets. But who would be the Waldorf to his Statler?” asked Howie Lindsey.
I want Boeheim in a little booth commenting on the action just like on the Muppets. But who would be the Waldorf to his Statler? https://t.co/cxB0XiRRBk
— Howie Lindsey (@howielindsey) October 18, 2023
https://t.co/QVxHA45I3B pic.twitter.com/Dnb7fl0O7G
— The Blue Demon Degenerate (@BlueDemonDegen) October 18, 2023
“True Basketball Knowledge Will Be Spoken During These Games!” commented Joseph Girard III.
True Basketball Knowledge Will Be Spoken During These Games! 🧡🙏🏻 https://t.co/b6kSayZIzn
— Joseph Girard III (@JG3_____) October 18, 2023
“International Nosepicking Tournament on ESPN+ now closer to being a reality,” replied Casual Hoya.
International Nosepicking Tournament on ESPN+ now closer to being a reality. https://t.co/l8MxUu6syT
— Casual Hoya (@CasualHoya) October 18, 2023
“Maybe hiring an old, condescending personality will be a good thing for ESPN! If anyone knows how to find gold it’s definitely this guy!” said Oakland Zoo.
Maybe hiring an old, condescending personality will be a good thing for ESPN!
If anyone knows how to find gold it’s definitely this guy! https://t.co/F7RwVdeR0b pic.twitter.com/GNGN6HCUhG— Oakland Zoo (@OaklandZoo) October 18, 2023
Are you looking forward to seeing the legendary coach on-air?