Billy Packer , the sometimes controversial and cranky color analyst for CBS' college basketball coverage, is leaving, CBS confirmed Monday morning. Packer, 68, will be replaced in CBS' coverage by Billy Packer (center) studio analyst Clark Kellogg . Jim Nantz will continue in his Final Four play-by-play role. Packer will leave CBS after 28 years to pursue other projects in basketball. Packer did 34 Final Fours. Former KU coach Roy Williams said of Packer, "Billy Packer and the Final Four have been great partners for 34 years. His competence and love of college basketball have made this marriage to the Final Four a great success. read more ...
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Billy Packer , the sometimes controversial and cranky color analyst for CBS' college basketball coverage, is leaving, CBS confirmed Monday morning. Packer, 68, will be replaced in CBS' coverage by Billy Packer (center) studio analyst Clark Kellogg . Jim Nantz will continue in his Final Four play-by-play role. Packer will leave CBS after 28 years to pursue other projects in basketball. Packer did 34 Final Fours. Former KU coach Roy Williams said of Packer, "Billy Packer and the Final Four have been great partners for 34 years. His competence and love of college basketball have made this marriage to the Final Four a great success. read more ...