ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale was one of those who paid tribute to Packer on Twitter, writing, “So sad to learn of the passing of Billy Packer who was so passionate about college basketball.”

Source: https://www.kashmirdispatch.com/billy-packer-82-longtime-final-four-basketball-analyst-dies/

The 84-year-old Vitale has previously been treated for melanoma and lymphoma.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/7/13/23793666/dick-vitale-again-diagnosed-with-cancer-espn

Then during the final media timeout, the Hoosiers thanked ESPN color analyst Dick Vitale with a video tribute to his career.

Source: https://www.wishtv.com/sports/college-basketball/jackson-davis-no-21-indiana-beat-edey-no-1-purdue-79-74/

This March, perhaps you can hear Dick Vitale: “We’re back, baybeeeee!”

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/forum-dont-have-to-be-a-fan-to-find-meaning-in-march-madness/

Vitale talked about how good ESPN has been over the many years, together with his current battle with most cancers.

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