Who are the Top NCAA Basketball Commentators?

March Madness is upon us and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to start arguing about who the best basketball commentators are! NCAA Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the country, and the commentators who provide the play-by-play and color commentary play a big role in making it enjoyable to watch.

So who are the best commentators currently working in NCAA basketball? We’ve put together a list of the top 10, based on a combination of factors including experience

Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale, also known as “Dickie V”, is an American Basketball sportscaster. A former Head Coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well known for his enthusiastic and colorful style. Vitale has worked as a commentator for ESPN since 1979.

Jay Bilas

Jay Bilas is one of the top NCAA Basketball commentators. He is known for his knowledge of the game and his ability to break down plays.

Bill Raftery

Bill Raftery is an American sportscaster and television analyst for CBS and FS1. He calls play-by-play for national broadcasts of NCAA Basketball Games Raftery also works as a studio analyst for CBS Sports’ college basketball coverage. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Sean McDonough

Sean McDonough is an American sportscaster who calls play-by-play for ESPN’s coverage of college football as well as Major League Baseball He has also served as lead play-by-play announcer for the network’s coverage of the Men’s College World Series He previously called play-by-play for the NFL on CBS, college basketball on ESPN, and the Boston Red Sox on NESN.

Jim Nantz

Jim Nantz is an American sportscaster who has been associated with CBS Sports since 1985. He is currently the lead play-by-play commentator for the network’s NFL coverage, as well as being the lead voice for their golf coverage, which includes The Masters tournament. He has also called the NCAA Final Four men’s Basketball Championship game four times.

Brad Nessler

Brad Nessler is widely considered to be one of the top NCAA Basketball commentators. He has been calling games for over 35 years and is currently the lead play-by-play announcer for CBS Sports’ coverage of the NCAA tournament Nessler has also called NBA games Major League Baseball games, and golf tournaments for CBS.

Gus Johnson

Gus Johnson is one of the most popular basketball commentators on television. He currently works for FOX Sports and has previously worked for CBS and Turner Sports Johnson is known for his enthusiastic and sometimes over-the-top commentary, which has earned him a large fanbase.

Kevin Harlan

Kevin Harlan is an American sportscaster. His play-by-play work includes the National Football League National Basketball Association College Basketball and college football He also does work for Turner Sports, Westwood One and CBS Sports

Ian Eagle

Ian Eagle is an American sportscaster. Eagle is employed full-time by CBS Sports calling various sports for them. He is the radio play-by-play man for the NFL’s New York Jets and calls College Basketball and golf for CBS as well.

Tim Brando

Tim Brando is an American sportscaster who works for CBS Sports and the Westwood One radio network He is currently the lead play-by-play announcer for college football on CBS. He also calls men’s college basketball and golf for the network. In addition to his work with CBS, he is also a play-by-play broadcaster for Fox sports a position he has held since 2013.