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New York Post
22-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Doris Burke's ESPN future in doubt as Richard Jefferson gets new deal
Richard Jefferson is finalizing an agreement with ESPN/ABC to return to his role as an NBA analyst on the top broadcasting team, according to The Athletic. With Jefferson, 45, set to return to a team that features Mike Breen, the third leg of the booth seems to be in flux. Questions remain about Doris Burke's future with the ABC crew, per the outlet. Advertisement 3 ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson. NBAE via Getty Images The Basketball Hall of Famer has been part of the top broadcasting team since 2023, following the departure of Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson from the network. It's been a bit of a revolving door since in the main booth, with Doc Rivers joining Breen and Burke, promising that he would not return to coaching, but he bolted for the Bucks head coaching job. Advertisement His replacement, JJ Redick, also left after a few months in the role to be the Lakers' bench boss. That led to Jefferson getting the nod, though it seems more changes could be coming to the booth, if Burke doesn't stick around. 3 ESPN analyst Doris Burke NBAE via Getty Images 3 The trio that has been ESPN's First team. Richard Jefferson, Doris Burke and Mike Breen. (From left to right) NBAE via Getty Images Advertisement The Athletic reports Tim Legler could be an option for her replacement, though ESPN could also decide to run with a two-man booth. Jefferson, however, doesn't seem to be keen on breaking up the band. During the College Softball World Series, he came on to the 'SEC Now 'show wearing a shirt that read, 'My Favorite Broadcaster is… Doris Burke.' Advertisement While changes to the booth may be coming, one issue ESPN with have to face is having 20 fewer games to cover during the regular season, leading the network to lean heavily on its top two broadcast teams.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper to provide analysis of SEC basketball tournament
There will be a familiar face on the "SEC Now" desk breaking down each game in the SEC women's basketball tournament in Greenville, South Carolina. Former Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper, who has made regular appearances on "SEC Now" this season, will be part of the SEC Network's coverage of the conference tournament. She'll join analysts Nikki Fargas, another former Lady Vols star player, and Steffi Sorensen on "SEC Now" with hosts Dari Nowkhah and Alyssa Lang. The SEC Network studio desk is set up inside the arena for the SEC tournament, and coaches and players are interviewed live on "SEC Now" to preview matchups and after games. No. 9 seed Tennessee (21-8) will face No. 16 seed Texas A&M (10-18) in the first game of the tournament Wednesday (11 a.m. ET, SEC Network) at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Harper's last SEC tournament coaching the Lady Vols ended in the semifinal against South Carolina. Tennessee nearly upset the Gamecocks during their undefeated championship season, but 6-foot-7 center Kamilla Cardoso hit a buzzer-beater 3-pointer to win the game. Harper, who was fired in April 2024 after five seasons, began making appearances on "SEC Now" in December. She first provided analysis on her alma mater after Tennessee set the NCAA Division I record for 3-pointers in a game. The tournament studio coverage from Greenville begins at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and on Friday it will start at 11:30 a.m. There will be additional semifinal coverage throughout the day on Saturday along with a special Championship Sunday postgame show starting at 8:30 p.m. ALL-SEC AWARDS: USA TODAY Sports Network 2025 All-SEC women's basketball awards, coach and player of the year The Lady Vols are playing on the first day of the SEC tournament after failing to secure a bye with a loss to Georgia. The Lady Vols lost two straight games to end the regular season, falling to the No. 9 seed, which is Tennessee's lowest seed in the SEC tournament since it began in 1980. The previous low was a No. 8 seed in 2019. Cora Hall covers University of Tennessee women's athletics. Email her at and follow her on X @corahalll. If you enjoy Cora's coverage, consider a digital subscription that allows you to access all of it. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Ex-Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper will join SEC Network for tournament
