Shane Battier can do whatever he likes in life after basketball, but I can see him doing great on televison as well. The Big Lead is reporting that Battier has agreed to a deal with ESPN to become a college basketball analyst for the network.
Shane Battier, who said two months ago that he would be retiring after this NBA season barring an “act of God,” has agreed to a multi-year TV deal with ESPN to be a college basketball analyst next season, multiple sources have told The Big Lead.
It’s unclear yet if ESPN will use Battier, 35, as a game analyst, in the studio, or on the set of College Gameday, which is being revamped. Battier’s agent, Jim Ornstein, didn’t return a call today seeking comment. ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz said the network had “no comment.” The deal isn’t expected to be announced until after the Finals are complete.
Ethan J. Skolnick confirmed the report.
Shane Battier has received preliminary inquiries to run for Michigan senate seat or work for Pistons front office. Chose broadcasting first.
— Ethan J. Skolnick of @5ReasonsSports (@EthanJSkolnick) June 2, 2014
Battier has made it clear since training camp that this would be his final season in the NBA.
