Greg Gumbel to Miss March Madness 2024 Due to Family Health Issues

Longtime CBS studio host Greg Gumbel will not participate in this year's NCAA basketball tournament coverage, marking a significant change for fans.

Greg Gumbel, a staple of CBS's NCAA basketball tournament coverage since 1998, will not participate this year due to family health issues.
Ernie Johnson is expected to take on more studio time in Gumbel's absence, as the broadcasting teams for the tournament have been announced.
The first round of the men's NCAA basketball tournament is set to begin on March 21.
This year's tournament will also see Ian Eagle replacing Jim Nantz as the play-by-play announcer, alongside Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, and Tracy Wolfson.
Other notable changes in the broadcasting lineup include Robbie Hummel's debut in the NCAA Tournament and Jamie Erdahl serving as the updates anchor.