Total basketball: Dick Vitale is reflected on the cancer journey during the Administrative Coordination Committee finals
Legendary Total basketball The broadcaster Dick Valal was brought in tears during the Atlantic Coast Championship on Saturday night, as it was reflected in the latest battle of cancer and what it means to return to the side of the stadiums after he announced that it was free of cancer in December.
Sitting alongside Dave Operen and Korean Alexander from ESPN, the 85 -year -old broadcaster became emotional during the last moments of the first half of Duke of Louisville.
Dick -Vitaly in Coleman Collensium for the game between Alabama and Kentucky on February 22, 2025. (Gary Cosby JR.-Tuscaloosa News)
“It is my last game this year and I pray, I hope to go back next year, and perhaps better – maybe better than that.”
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“I hope and invite my doctor really help me in my voice.”
Vitale underwent surgery last summer to remove it Cancer lymph nodes From his neck. He was previously treated for skin and lymphoma, and had radioactive treatments last year for vocal cord cancer.
Tennsee players celebrate with Dick Vitale after Alabama in Thompson-Poling Arena in Food City Center, March 1, 2025. (Imagn)
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“It was, for me, a really miracle to sit here, comrades,” Vitaly continued with tears. “I can’t tell you how much it means to me. It was incredible. Three years are difficult. These four cancer battles. I don’t wish it to anyone. Cancer is absorbed.”
“I will tell you this, anyone who fights cancer, please listen: always think about positive and believe.”
Espn Dick Vitale before the match between Tennesse Volunteers and Alabama Crimson Tide on March 1, 2025. (Randy Saratin-Imagn)
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Vitaly said that the finances of the Administrative Coordination Committee on Saturday will be his last season. He said earlier on X that he could only announce one match per week because of the doctor’s orders.
“Those who ask Y, I do not do more than one game per week – they are orders from my medical team after 5 large surgeries of sound cord cancer. Blessed to do a game!”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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