Legendary University Basketball The announcer Dick Vitale was led to cry during the championship of the Tournament of the Conference of the Atlantic Coast of Saturday night, since he reflected on his last battle against cancer and what meant being returned to the court after announcing that he was free of cancer in December.
Sitting next to Dave O’Brien and Cory Alexander de ESPN, the 85 -year -old announcer was excited during the last moments of the first half of the Duke-Louisville end.
Dick Vitale in Coleman Coliseum for the game between Alabama and Kentucky on February 22, 2025. (Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News)
“It’s my last game this year and pray, hopefully, I can return next year, maybe even better, maybe even better,” said Vitale, thanking all those who have helped through this process.
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“I hope my doctor really helps me with my voice.”
Vitale underwent surgery last summer to eliminate cancerous lymphatic nodes From his neck. He was previously treated by melanoma and lymphoma, and had radiation treatments last year for vocal string cancer.
Tennessee players celebrate with Dick Vitale after Alabama game in Thompson-Boling Arena in Food City Center, on March 1, 2025. (IMAGN)
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“It has been like, for me, a miracle really sit here with you,” Vitale continued. “I can’t tell you how much it meant for me. It has been incredible. About three difficult years. Those four battles of cancer. I don’t wish anyone. Cancer stinks.”
“I will tell you this, anyone who fights against cancer, please listen: think about always and have faith and believe.”
ESPN Dick Vitale analyst before the game between Tennessee volunteers and Alabama Crimson Tide on March 1, 2025. (Randy Sartin-Imagn images)
Vitale said that Saturday’s Final would be his last season. He said before that he could only announce a game per week due to the doctor’s orders.
“Those who ask me that I am not doing more than 1 game per week: they are the orders of my medical team after 5 main vocal cord cancer surgeries. Blessed to make a game!”
