ESPN announced on October 30, 2026, that analysts LaPhonso Ellis, Steve Lavin, and Stacey Dales will return to the network's college basketball coverage for the upcoming season.
Ellis, a former NBA player, Lavin, a former college head coach, and Dales, a former WNBA player, have previously contributed to ESPN's studio shows and game broadcasts.
The move reinforces ESPN's analyst lineup ahead of the new college basketball season.
