CBS Honors Greg Gumbel During March Madness Selection Show

The late sportscaster, who passed away from cancer in December 2024, was celebrated for his 25-year legacy as the voice of NCAA Tournament coverage.

Greg Gumbel, a pioneering broadcaster and longtime host of CBS's March Madness Selection Sunday show, was remembered in a heartfelt tribute during the 2025 broadcast.
The tribute featured a video montage, personal reflections from CBS colleagues, and the studio crew wearing Rolling Stones shirts in honor of Gumbel's favorite band.
Gumbel, who passed away at 78 after a battle with cancer, was known for his calm, authoritative presence during the NCAA Tournament and for breaking barriers as the first Black play-by-play announcer for a Super Bowl in 2001.
His 50-year career in sports broadcasting spanned major events like the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and 26 years of NCAA basketball coverage, leaving a lasting legacy in the industry.
Adam Zucker has taken over Gumbel’s role as host of the Selection Sunday show, with many acknowledging the immense impact and void left by Gumbel’s absence.