Sports World Honors Greg Gumbel During First Selection Sunday Since His Passing

The legendary CBS broadcaster, who passed away in December 2024, is remembered for his 26 years as the face of NCAA Tournament coverage.

Greg Gumbel, a pioneering sports broadcaster, passed away in December 2024 at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.
Gumbel was a trailblazer, becoming the first Black play-by-play announcer for a major sports championship during Super Bowl 35 in 2001.
He hosted CBS's NCAA Tournament Selection Show for 25 years, becoming synonymous with the event and its iconic bracket reveal.
Tributes have poured in from colleagues, fans, and sports figures, highlighting his professionalism, versatility, and lasting legacy in sports media.
Adam Zucker, a CBS veteran, will take over hosting duties for the NCAA Tournament Selection Show, stepping into the role Gumbel made iconic.