ESPN's Dick Vitale offers major health update toward becoming cancer free

ESPN’s Dick Vitale has provided an update on his health amidst his ongoing battle with cancer.

On Thursday, Vitale posted on Twitter in saying that he has a scan a week from today to determine if he is cancer-free. With that, he requested prayers for another important moment in his recovery.

“Many ask about my status -Dec 12 I have a full body scan that will determine if cancer free,” Vitale tweeted. “(Pray) for good news as I feel terrific but have lots of anxiety about the exam. Cancer patients I’m sure know that feeling.”

Vitale posted something similar on Tuesday with ESPN focusing some coverage on him in the midst of V-Week, which began on Monday.

“I am touched tonight seeing this video from my buddies @espn I’m constantly thinking about Dec 12 when I have a major scan to determine if I’m cancer-free after my recent 30 radiation treatments,” wrote Vitale with several praying emojis. “If I am it would be my NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!”

Vitale has been battling several health-related issues over the last few years. That includes cancers like lymphoma and melanoma along with problems with his voice with cancer on his cords as well as vocal cord dysplasia.

With that, Vitale has been unable to call many, if any, games across college basketball over that time.

Now, all that can be done is wait to see what Vitale’s diagnosis is following his results next week. He’ll continue to be in the sport’s thoughts, though, especially amidst V-Week at ESPN through December 15th.

Bracketology: ESPN releases predictions for 2025 NCAA Tournament after Week 4

ESPN released its latest predictions for the 2025 NCAA Tournament with an updated Bracketology following Feast Week

Let’s dive into Joe Lunardi’s latest predictions for March Madness:

ESPN Bracketology: On the Bubble

Last Four Byes: Maryland, Arkansas, Indiana, Arizona State
Last Four In: Nevada, Louisville, West Virginia, Xavier
First Four Out: Nebraska, Utah State, Arizona, Creighton
Next Four Out: New Mexico, Boise State, LSU, Wake Forest

Midwest Region – Indianapolis

1. Kansas vs. 16. Saint Peter’s
8. UCLA vs. 9. UConn
5. Wisconsin vs. 12. UC Irvine
4. Memphis vs. 13. Kent State

6. Ohio State vs. 11. West Virginia/Xavier
3. Alabama vs. 14. Furman
7. Ole Miss vs. 10. Saint Mary’s
2. Marquette vs. 15. Purdue Fort Wayne

West Region – San Francisco

1. Gonzaga vs. 16. Bucknell/Alabama State
8. Oklahoma vs. 9 San Diego State
5. Pittsburgh vs. 12. Grand Canyon
4. Oregon vs. 13 South Dakota State

6. Illinois vs. 11. Nevada/Louisville
3. Baylor vs. 14. Charleston
7. Texas Tech vs. 10. Arkansas
2. Kentucky vs. 15. Lipscomb

South Region – Atlanta

1. Auburn vs. 16. Little Rock/Central Connecticut
8. Michigan vs. 9. Clemson
5. Texas A&M vs. 12 Drake
4. Houston vs. 13 McNeese

6. St. John’s vs. 11. Indiana
3. Florida vs. 14. High Point
7. Michigan State vs. 10. Georgia
2. Iowa State vs. 15. Northern Colorado

East Region – Newark

1. Tennessee vs. 16. Vermont
8. BYU vs. 9. Dayton
5. North Carolina vs. 12. Liberty
4. Cincinnati vs. 13. Arkansas State

6. Mississippi State vs. 11. Arizona State
3. Purdue vs. 14. Columbia
7. Texas vs. 10. Maryland
2. Duke vs. 15. Norfolk State