Greg Gumbel has been the No. 1 studio host for CBS’ March Madness coverage for nearly three decades, but he was conspicuously missing from Sunday’s Selection Show.
Many fans were left confused when Adam Zucker, typically the host of CBS’ SEC football coverage, anchored the network’s Selection Sunday coverage alongside Clark Kellogg, Jay Wright, and Seth Davis. Zucker opened the show by acknowledging Gumbel’s absence, and explained that the 77-year-old would not be a part of March Madness coverage this year due to a family health issue. Zucker added that Gumbel fully intends to return for the 2025 tournament.
Richard Deitsch of The Athletic had reported the news earlier in the week.
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Many fans have never seen anyone but Gumbel hosting CBS March Madness coverage. He has been an incredibly steady presence, and his no-nonsense attitude will be missed by many viewers.
