When the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament begins later this month, fans won't get to hear Debbie Antonelli's voice in the broadcast booth.
CBS offered Antonelli the chance to cover the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament back in 2017. She held onto that role for several years, but she won't be part of the network's crew for this March.
Antonelli announced on social media that she's committed to helping ESPN's coverage of the NCAA Women’s Tournament. That's why she won't be teaming up with CBS and TNT Sports.
“Serving as an analyst for first and second-round games of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament for CBS the past nine years has been one of the greatest opportunities of my broadcasting career,” Antonelli wrote. “I will not be continuing in this role this season due to my commitment to ESPN and the NCAA Women’s Tournament. I would like to thank Sean McManus, David Berson, and CBS for providing me with this opportunity. Thank you to my CBS production and play-by-play teammates for the experience, the fun, and the memorable moments. I’m grateful and blessed to have served with some of the best professionals and basketball people on the CBS team.”
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Who'll be on the call for CBS?
Unsurprisingly, the Final Four will be covered by Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and Tracy Wolfson.
Basketball fans will also get to hear Brian Anderson, Kevin Harlan, Robbie Hummel, Jim Jackson, Allie LaForce, Stan Van Gundy and others during March Madness.
The NCAA Men's Tournament will begin on Tuesday, March 17.
