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Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN’s senior writer and NBA insider, is leaving the news industry, he announced Wednesday morning in a social media post.
Wojnarowski has agreed to become the general manager of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program, according to ESPN.
Known for his posting of “Woj bombs” on social media, Wojnarowski was the go-to source for breaking news across the NBA for years.
Wojnarowski, 55, who also worked at Yahoo Sports before joining ESPN seven years ago, is a 1991 St. Bonaventure graduate.
“I grew up the son of a factory worker two miles from ESPN’s campus and only ever dreamed of making a living as a sportswriter. Thirty-seven years ago, the Hartford Courant gave me my first byline and I never stopped chasing the thrill of it all,” Wojnarowski wrote in a statement posted on social media.
The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has several players with Section V roots, including:
Prior to his work with ESPN, Wojnarowski served as a sports columnist at The Record and NorthJersey.com. ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro made a statement following the news.
“I’ve known and admired Woj since we first worked together at Yahoo! in 2007. His work ethic is second to none. He’s extraordinarily talented and fearless. He has led the industry at ESPN, and his dedication to the craft and to fans is legendary. While we will miss his daily output, we completely understand his decision to make a lifestyle change and slow down a bit. We know he will continue to thrive in this next chapter, and he has our collective gratitude and support,” Pitaro said.
