Brad Nessler Facing Criticism For NCAA Tournament Performance Thursday

Longtime play-by-play commentator Brad Nessler isn't exactly feeling the love during this year's NCAA Tournament. Even though Nessler is known for being the top college football broadcaster for CBS, he helps out TNT Sports during March Madness. With that being said, he was assigned to this ...

by Chris Rosvoglou

Mar 19, 2026

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JULY 29: Brad Nessler speaks onstage during The Roast Of Ric Flair at Nashville Fairgrounds on July 29, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Longtime play-by-play commentator Brad Nessler isn't exactly feeling the love during this year's NCAA Tournament.

Even though Nessler is known for being the top college football broadcaster for CBS, he helps out TNT Sports during March Madness. With that being said, he was assigned to this Thursday's early afternoon game between No. 12 High Point and No. 5 Wisconsin.

The action on the hardwood between High Point and Wisconsin has been tremendous, but Nessler's commentary hasn't matched their energy. At least that's what some fans are saying on social media.

"Nessler is AWFUL today," one fan declared.

"Sleepy Nessler," a second fan commented.

"Is Brad Nessler washed?" another fan wrote on social media.

"Brad Nessler puts me to sleep," a social media user said.

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) drives to the basket against Wisconsin Badgers guard Andrew Rohde (7) during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Brad Nessler's schedule for Thursday is loaded.

While fans may have been torn on Nessler's performance this Thursday, the reality is he's not going anywhere.

Nessler is set to call this afternoon's game between No. 13 Hawaii and No. 4 Arkansas. Tipoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET on TBS.

At 7:25 p.m. ET, Nessler and Szczerbiak will get to call what should be a fun matchup between No. 11 Texas and No. 6 BYU. Fans can also watch that game on TBS

The last game on Nessler's schedule for this Thursday features N. 14 Kennesaw State and No. 3 Gonzaga. That matchup will take place at 10 p.m. ET on TBS.