NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski leaves ESPN for St. Bonaventure basketball [Video]

“I’m thrilled and humbled to return to St. Bonaventure with an opportunity to serve the university, coach Mark Schmidt and our elite Atlantic 10 men’s basketball program,” Wojnarowski said in a release from St. Bonaventure.

“In these changing times of college sports, I’m eager to join a championship program that combines high-level basketball, national television exposure, pro preparation and NIL [name, image and likeness] opportunities with an intimate, supportive educational environment.”

In his new role, Wojnarowski will assist the coaching staff in managing NIL opportunities and serve as a liaison with collectives, transfer portal management, recruiting and more, according to St. Bonaventure.

“I’ve known and admired Woj since we first worked together at Yahoo in 2007,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said. “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 …