Dick vital returns to Broadcast booth to call Duke-Clemsson Game: ‘This is my Super Bowl’

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The legendary basketball TV station Dick Vitale returned to the Broadcast Stand to call a Duke-Clemson game at Littlejohn Coliseum on Saturday, marking the first time he has announced a men’s college basketball match since April 3, 2023 .

It was an emotional return for vital that has fought for several forms of cancer and undergone 65 radiotherapy in the last few years. The Hall of Fame -Tv company received a standing ovation from fans, players and coach before the ACC competition.

As he sat with Dave O’Brien and Cory Alexander, vital tore up while talking about how much the opportunity to return to his court meant to him.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am for being here. I told Cory before, this is like my Super Bowl to be able to sit in court and make a game. It beats hell out of chemotherapy and radiation, ”he said. “I want to say to all cancer patients out there: Please, listen to me. Think positively and have faith and continue to fight and fight and fight. I know what you’re going through and it’s not fun, but being here, this is my Super Bowl. This is my championship. “

Vital announced on January 8th that he was cancer -free and ready to get back in the booth. He was intended to give color commentary to Duke Versus Wake Forest on January 25, but an accident not associated with his cancer, resulted in the decision to postpone his return.

Two days before the Duke-Clemson game, vital written an article for ESPN.com expresses his enthusiasm.

“This moment, this opportunity, this incredible blessing – it means all For me! “He wrote. “I have no idea how it will go. But I know this – just being there is a win. Just getting this option is a miracle. And make no mistake about it … This is my national championship for 2025! “

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