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ESPN reveals broadcast teams for NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
- ESPN will broadcast the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament across its networks with the lead team of Ruocco, Lobo, and Rowe calling games throughout the tournament.
- The second team includes Courtney Lyle, Stephanie White, and Molly McGrath in the first and second rounds.
- Analyst Stephanie White will now call games with Courtney Lyle throughout the tournament, replacing Pam Ward's partnership.
- ESPN updated pairs for lead commentators, with Jimmy Dykes moving to Dave O’Brien and Andrea Lloyd teamed with Krista Blunk.
- New additions to the broadcast roster include Anne O’Neil, Mark Neely, Nell Fortner, Ros Gold-Onwude, and Chuckie Kempf.
- ESPN notes several veteran broadcasters will not return this season, including Pam Ward and Christy Winters-Scott.
- ESPN added new on-air talent including Nell Fortner and Ros Gold-Onwude to the tournament coverage.
- The lead team’s arrangement for the entire tournament marks a shift from last year’s staggered start.
- ESPN will begin its coverage with the First Four on ESPN2 on a Wednesday night.
- Editorial goal is to pair top talent with strong lead coverage while expanding site reporters across rounds.
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