Adrian Wojnarowski, a senior NBA insider at ESPN, has agreed to become general manager of St. Bonaventure’s men’s basketball program, he told ESPN.

Wojnarowski is an alumnus of St. Bonaventure and has a close connection to the program, including serving as a fundraiser for the school’s collective in recent years. He is a 1991 graduate of the Western New York school and a distinguished alumnus of the Jandoli School of Communication.

“It is a once in a lifetime experience to be able to return to a university and community that I love and serve our student-athletes, coaches and the institution,” Wojnarowski told ESPN. “I am confident that I can add value to our basketball program in many areas and open doors for our young men for their futures, both professionally and personally.”

Wojnarowski, 55, has been with ESPN since 2017. He previously worked at Yahoo Sports and The Record of Bergen County (New Jersey).

“I am leaving my dream job at ESPN and am so incredibly grateful for my time and experiences at the World Wide Leader,” he said.

The GM role has become more common in college basketball in recent years as the transfer portal has made roster moves a staple of the sport. The role includes assigning names, images and likenesses, as well as recruiting and assisting successful Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt.

“Woj is the perfect person for this new role. He combines his deep knowledge of St. Bonaventure and our Franciscan values ​​with a deep network of relationships he has built in the world of professional and intercollegiate basketball,” said St. Bonaventure Athletic Director Bob Beretta. “The fact that the preeminent journalist in his field is willing to give up a lucrative media career to serve his alma mater in a support role is a testament to his love and passion for Bona’s.”