Richard "Dick" John Vitale (/ v aɪ ˈ t æ l /; born June 9, 1939), also known as "Dickie V", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well known for his 41-year tenure as a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN .

After nearly two years away from the broadcasting booth, Dick Vitale will return on Saturday to call the Clemson–Duke game on ESPN. Vitale was initially supposed to make his return on Jan. 25 but was delayed after suffering a fall. However, on Jan. 24, Vitale provided a …

9 hours ago · It will be Dick Vitale's first game in nearly two years. College basketball fans are celebrating Dickie V's return on Monday afternoon. The 86-year-old college basketball analyst was diagnosed ...

11 hours ago · SARASOTA - Finally, Dick Vitale is returning to the ESPN starting lineup. The 85-year-old Lakewood Ranch resident and ESPN college basketball analyst will broadcast his first game since 2023 when ...

Jun 29, 2024 · BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said on social media he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time. Vitale announced Friday that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer. He …

Mar 8, 2024 · Dick Vitale has won his battle with vocal cord cancer but he is not yet ready to return to the sidelines calling college basketball games. Here are the latest updates on the legendary...

Jan 19, 2025 · Just one day after announcing an anticipated comeback, Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale said he will have to delay his return due to a health issue unrelated to the cancer that has kept him...

Dec 13, 2024 · Dick Vitale said he’s cancer-free after his fourth bout with the disease in just over three years. The 85-year-old ESPN college basketball analyst announced Thursday on social media that he got the news after a morning scan.

Jan 17, 2025 · In a span of three-plus years, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale battled four types of cancer. Summer 2024 marked his most recent medical procedure.

Dec 13, 2024 · Dick Vitale, an analyst and champion of college basketball for more than four decades on ESPN, begins to get his voice back as he recovers from cancer treatment and recent vocal cord surgery at...