Reports: Jim Boeheim to Join ESPN as Analyst

Jim Boeheim smiles with Syracuse University basketball players in navy uniforms on a court.
Syracuse University head coach Jim Boeheim stands with his basketball team on the court.

Retired Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim won’t be away from the game for too long.

A number of media outlets are reporting the Hall of Fame coach is close to signing a deal with ESPN to join the network for their coverage of the upcoming NCAA basketball season. Boeheim would reportedly work as an analyst in-studio and at game sites.

This week it was announced SU will honor the Lyons native with “Jim Boeheim Day” on February 24th when the Orange play Notre Dame.

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