Fox News: Prominent NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski exits ESPN, takes job with college basketball program

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Prominent NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski exits ESPN, takes job with college basketball program

Adrian Wojnarowski's more than seven-year run with ESPN has come to an end, as the high-profile NBA Insider has decided to leave the sports media industry.......                    ...                        ...After more than seven years as the Senior NBA Insider at ESPN, You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login has decided to step away from broadcasting.......ESPN confirmed that Wojnarowski will retire and return to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, where he will serve as the basketball program's first-ever general manager.......Wojnarowski's new role will give him the opportunity to oversee a variety of areas within the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, as he works with coach Mark Schmidt and the rest of the coaching staff.......Wojnarowski will focus on name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities. He will also handle the management of the transfer portal, as well as recruiting and alumni player relationships.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Wojnarowski expressed excitement about his new opportunity......."I'm thrilled and humbled to return to St. Bonaventure with an opportunity to serve the university," Wojnarowski said in a statement released by the school. "I'm hopeful to share with members of our community some best practices learned from the most successful franchises and minds in the NBA and committed to opening doors globally for our players both on and off the court."......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Wojnarowski also took to social media to reflect on his sports media career......."I grew up the son of a factory worker two miles from ESPN's campus and only ever dreamed of making a living as a sportswriter," You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login in a statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter. "Thirty-seven years ago, the Hartford courant gave me my first byline and I never stopped chasing the thrill of it all......."This craft transformed my life, but I've decided to retire from ESPN and the news industry. I understand the commitment required in my role and it's an investment that I'm no longer driven to make. Time isn't in endless supply and I want to spend mine in ways that are more personally meaningful."......Wojnarowski graduated from St. Bonaventure with a journalism degree in 1991 and received an honorary doctorate from the school in 2022. The 55-year-old has worked at ESPN since 2017, and his decision to retire came even while he was still under a contract he signed with the Disney-owned media company in 2022.......Wojnarowski was voted the National Sports Media Association's National Sportswriter of the year over a three-year span from 2017-19.......Schmidt described Wojnarowski's addition to his staff as a "home run," adding: "This move is critical to navigate the new landscape of college basketball in NIL, recruiting and retention."......St. Bonaventure is located amid the Allegany Mountains in the southwest corner of You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, about a 90-minute drive south of Buffalo.......The Catholic school, with an enrollment of about 2,000 students, is seeking to capitalize on Wojnarowski's name recognition, while following other programs that have created the role of GM in the NIL era. He is best known for breaking NBA news with what became known as "Woj Bombs" on social media.......ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said Wojnarowski will be missed. ......"While we will miss his daily output, we completely understand his decision to make a lifestyle change and slow down a bit," Pitaro said in a statement. "We know he will continue to thrive in this next chapter, and he has our collective gratitude and support."......"First Take" host You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, who often worked alongside Wojnarowski on "NBA Countdown," said the colleague's departure left him "devastated." ......"Devastated! What a loss for us here at ESPN," You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login on social media. "The absolute best in the business, my man @wojespn. I'm gonna miss you, Buddy!"......The Associated Press contributed to this report.......Follow Fox News Digital'sYou are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, and subscribe toYou are not allowed to view links. Register or Login....

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