ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’
Dick Vitale is winning his battle with cancer.
The longtime ESPN college basketball analyst said in a Twitter post on Tuesday that his latest PET scan showed no signs of cancer.
“OMG ALL THE PRAYERS many of u have sent have been answered as DR Brown who heads my cancer TEAM called & said PET SCAN came back that NO CANCER is showing,” Vitale wrote in the post, which included four photos of he and his family and friends. “I feel like a coach playing for the Final 4 has a PTPer hit a shot at buzzer. My MARCH MADNESS starts with a W baby !”
Vitale revealed on Oct. 20 that he would be undergoing six months of chemo to treat lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.
That news came mere months after he had surgery to remove a growth on his nose diagnosed as melanoma, a type of skin cancer. That procedure was on June 28, 2021, and he said he was “cancer clear” after.
He was also diagnosed with vocal chord dysplasia in January 2022, which forced him to take a leave of absence from calling games for the rest of this college basketball season.
He had successful surgery on his vocal chords the end of February.
Though he stepped away from broadcasting games a few months ago because of his treatment, he continued to update the public on his progress via Instagram and Twitter. He also continued to talk about college games on social media and write his weekly men’s college basketball awards on ESPN.com.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Jared C. Tilton
The ultimate David vs. Goliath scenario was found in the first round of the 2018 NCAA tournament. The 2017-18 University of Maryland, Baltimore County men’s basketball team will forever be etched into history being the first 16 seed to knock off a top seed in the first round of an NCAA tournament.
Jared C. TiltonThe ultimate David vs. Goliath scenario was found in the first round of the 2018 NCAA tournament. The 2017-18 University of Maryland, Baltimore County men’s basketball team will forever be etched into history being the first 16 seed to knock off a top seed in the first round of an NCAA tournament.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’National Bobblehead Hall of Fame
After top seed Villanova was upset by eight seed North Carolina State in the Sweet 16 of the 2015 NCAA tournament, the camera focused on Villanova band member and piccolo player Roxanna Chalifoux who was caught crying while playing the final song of the basketball season. (She even got a bobblehead.)
National Bobblehead Hall of FameAfter top seed Villanova was upset by eight seed North Carolina State in the Sweet 16 of the 2015 NCAA tournament, the camera focused on Villanova band member and piccolo player Roxanna Chalifoux who was caught crying while playing the final song of the basketball season. (She even got a bobblehead.)
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Allsport/Hulton Archive
The University of Houston basketball teams from 1982 to 1984 starred future NBA Hall of Famers Hakeem Olajuwon (pictured) and Clyde Drexter. Those Cougar teams were known for their high-flying dunks and unmatched athleticism.
Allsport/Hulton ArchiveThe University of Houston basketball teams from 1982 to 1984 starred future NBA Hall of Famers Hakeem Olajuwon (pictured) and Clyde Drexter. Those Cougar teams were known for their high-flying dunks and unmatched athleticism.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Duane Burleson
Chris Webber lost in the NCAA championship game twice during his two seasons at Michigan. Webber most famously received a technical foul for calling a timeout Michigan didn’t have in the 1993 national championship game against North Carolina. Webber is now a CBS commentator for the NCAA tournament.
Duane BurlesonChris Webber lost in the NCAA championship game twice during his two seasons at Michigan. Webber most famously received a technical foul for calling a timeout Michigan didn’t have in the 1993 national championship game against North Carolina. Webber is now a CBS commentator for the NCAA tournament.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Ronald Martinez
When UNC lost to Villanova via buzzer beater in the 2015 NCAA championship, Michael Jordan was in attendance. To show the ultimate defeat of Tar Heel fans, the world replaced Jordan’s face with the crying Jordan meme and displayed the meme across social media.
Ronald MartinezWhen UNC lost to Villanova via buzzer beater in the 2015 NCAA championship, Michael Jordan was in attendance. To show the ultimate defeat of Tar Heel fans, the world replaced Jordan’s face with the crying Jordan meme and displayed the meme across social media.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Streeter Lecka
Jim Nantz, left, has been the voice of the Final Four since 1991.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Jeff Siner
If Michigan State is in the NCAA tournament, you can count on Magic Johnson cheering for his alma mater.
Jeff SinerIf Michigan State is in the NCAA tournament, you can count on Magic Johnson cheering for his alma mater.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Chuck Liddy
The Duke Blue Devils haven’t missed the NCAA tournament since 1995. But when Grayson Allen (right) was on the court for the Blue Devils, fans couldn’t wait to boo him and relish in his defeat. When Allen was a freshman, he became the villain as he helped Duke win the 2015 NCAA championship. Allen was known for his dirty play in college, where he was caught on camera tripping a number of opponents.
Chuck LiddyThe Duke Blue Devils haven’t missed the NCAA tournament since 1995. But when Grayson Allen (right) was on the court for the Blue Devils, fans couldn’t wait to boo him and relish in his defeat. When Allen was a freshman, he became the villain as he helped Duke win the 2015 NCAA championship. Allen was known for his dirty play in college, where he was caught on camera tripping a number of opponents.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Mitchell Leff
Charles Barkley has become the face of basketball for Turner Broadcasting System which has broadcasted the NCAA tournament since 2010.
Mitchell LeffCharles Barkley has become the face of basketball for Turner Broadcasting System which has broadcasted the NCAA tournament since 2010.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Stephen Dunn
College basketball fans will forever remember Valopariso’s Bryce Drew hitting the buzzer beater against Ole Miss and diving on the floor to celebrate with his teammates.
Stephen DunnCollege basketball fans will forever remember Valopariso’s Bryce Drew hitting the buzzer beater against Ole Miss and diving on the floor to celebrate with his teammates.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Rob Carr
Florida Gulf Coast sprung on the NCAA tournament scene by defeating Georgetown in the opening round of the 2012 NCAA tournament.
Rob CarrFlorida Gulf Coast sprung on the NCAA tournament scene by defeating Georgetown in the opening round of the 2012 NCAA tournament.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Ronald Martinez
Northern Iowa was leading top-ranked Kansas by one with 37 seconds remaining. Panthers guard Ali Farokhmanesh stole the ball and had a clear path to the basket but instead stopped at the three-point line and hit a dagger to send the Jayhawks packing early. Kansas fans will never forget the name Ali Farokhmanesh.
Ronald MartinezNorthern Iowa was leading top-ranked Kansas by one with 37 seconds remaining. Panthers guard Ali Farokhmanesh stole the ball and had a clear path to the basket but instead stopped at the three-point line and hit a dagger to send the Jayhawks packing early. Kansas fans will never forget the name Ali Farokhmanesh.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Kevin C. Cox
Georgia State coach Ron Hunter showed up to the first round of the 2015 NCAA tournament in a rolling stool after tearing his Achilles celebrating the Panthers’ NCAA berth. Hunter wasn’t contained to that rolling stool though. When Hunter’s son R.J. hit the game-winning shot, Hunter fell off his stool in exciting fashion.
Kevin C. CoxGeorgia State coach Ron Hunter showed up to the first round of the 2015 NCAA tournament in a rolling stool after tearing his Achilles celebrating the Panthers’ NCAA berth. Hunter wasn’t contained to that rolling stool though. When Hunter’s son R.J. hit the game-winning shot, Hunter fell off his stool in exciting fashion.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Doug Pensinger
In addition to being a two-time NCAA champion, Hill is now a commentator for the NCAA Tournament.
Doug PensingerIn addition to being a two-time NCAA champion, Hill is now a commentator for the NCAA Tournament.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Michael Reynolds
Perhaps the biggest hoops fans to ever occupy the Oval Office. Obama attended many college basketball games, including the first round of the 2015 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
Michael ReynoldsPerhaps the biggest hoops fans to ever occupy the Oval Office. Obama attended many college basketball games, including the first round of the 2015 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’John Sleezer
Ole Miss guard Marshall Henderson made the most of his one appearance in the 2013 NCAA tournament. After being knocked out in the second round of the tournament, Henderson gave the crowd the double middle finger while he walked off the court.
John SleezerOle Miss guard Marshall Henderson made the most of his one appearance in the 2013 NCAA tournament. After being knocked out in the second round of the tournament, Henderson gave the crowd the double middle finger while he walked off the court.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Mike Lawrie
Since 2013, Bill Raftery has teamed up with Jim Nantz to call the Final Four.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Brad Horrigan
Purdue center Matt Haarms stood out because he was 7-foot-3, but his hair made him recognizable.
Brad HorriganPurdue center Matt Haarms stood out because he was 7-foot-3, but his hair made him recognizable.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Jason Szenes
After John “Papa John” Schnatter lost his post on the Louisville board of trustees and saw his name removed from the football stadium for his use of a racial slur, the Papa John’s Pizza founder became a University of Kentucky basketball fan.
Jason SzenesAfter John “Papa John” Schnatter lost his post on the Louisville board of trustees and saw his name removed from the football stadium for his use of a racial slur, the Papa John’s Pizza founder became a University of Kentucky basketball fan.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’John J. Kim
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt was the chaplain for the Loyola men’s basketball team and became the face of the Ramblers’ Final Four run in the 2018 NCAA tournament. Sister Jean was the Ramblers’ good luck charm and led the team in prayer before every game.
John J. KimSister Jean Dolores Schmidt was the chaplain for the Loyola men’s basketball team and became the face of the Ramblers’ Final Four run in the 2018 NCAA tournament. Sister Jean was the Ramblers’ good luck charm and led the team in prayer before every game.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Rick Stewart
The mother of Duke star Christian Laettner was in a neck brace during the 1992 NCAA tournament. The camera often spotted her looking uncomfortable even as her son hit the game-winning shot against Kentucky in the Elite Eight game.
Rick StewartThe mother of Duke star Christian Laettner was in a neck brace during the 1992 NCAA tournament. The camera often spotted her looking uncomfortable even as her son hit the game-winning shot against Kentucky in the Elite Eight game.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Armando L. Sanchez
The first and only trip Northwestern men’s basketball made to the NCAA tournament was in 2017, and the Wildcats suffered a heart-breaking loss to Gonzaga in the second round. The camera cut back to the young Northwestern fan crying as time expired, and the kid was an instant internet meme. The crying Northwestern kid belonged to the school’s athletic director, Jim Phillips.
Armando L. SanchezThe first and only trip Northwestern men’s basketball made to the NCAA tournament was in 2017, and the Wildcats suffered a heart-breaking loss to Gonzaga in the second round. The camera cut back to the young Northwestern fan crying as time expired, and the kid was an instant internet meme. The crying Northwestern kid belonged to the school’s athletic director, Jim Phillips.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Andy Lyons
Sports broadcaster Gus Johnson, known for his constant excitement calling games, became a household name during his time as a NCAA tournament announcer for CBS from 1996 to 2011.
Andy LyonsSports broadcaster Gus Johnson, known for his constant excitement calling games, became a household name during his time as a NCAA tournament announcer for CBS from 1996 to 2011.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says latest test shows ‘no cancer’Grant Halverson/Getty Images North America/TNS
ESPN announcer Dick Vitale waves to the fans as he receives an ovation before the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Michigan Wolverines at the Dean E. Smith Center on December 01, 2021 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images/TNS)
Grant Halverson/Getty Images North America/TNSESPN announcer Dick Vitale waves to the fans as he receives an ovation before the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Michigan Wolverines at the Dean E. Smith Center on December 01, 2021 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images/TNS)
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