Noah Eagle, a 26-year-old Syracuse alum, will be broadcasting his second Olympics this summer, this time in Paris. He has been announced as the play-by-play voice for USA Basketball’s men’s games, women’s games, and the medal rounds. Previously, Eagle broadcast 3×3 basketball at the Tokyo Olympics from a studio in the U.S. due to the pandemic, but this time he will be courtside. He expressed his excitement for the opportunity, calling it a “massive pinch-me moment.”
Among the star-studded U.S. basketball player pool for the Paris Olympics are names like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Joel Embiid, and Kevin Durant. Eagle, who has experience calling NBA and college basketball games, said that he is eager to be part of Team USA’s quest for gold in both the men’s and women’s tournaments this summer. He previously worked as the radio voice of the Los Angeles Clippers and recently received a Sports Emmy nomination for his work on the Big Ten Saturday Night football package on NBC and Peacock.
With the U.S. winning gold in women’s 3×3 basketball at the Tokyo Olympics, Eagle is familiar with the thrill of a gold-medal call. However, there will be a higher level of anticipation for the men’s and women’s 5-on-5 basketball teams in Paris, given the star power that will be on those rosters. Eagle, who grew up as a swimmer, highlighted the special significance of the Olympics, recognizing the immense amount of work that goes into competing and achieving success at that level.
Rebecca Chatman, the vice president and coordinating producer for NBC Olympics Production, lauded Eagle’s performance in high-profile events, including his work as the lead Big Ten voice, as well as calling NBA and college basketball games. She expressed excitement about hearing him call the action for Team USA at the Olympics this summer. NBC Sports will announce the analysts and reporters for the games in the coming weeks, with U.S. basketball games set to be broadcast across NBC, Peacock, and USA Network.
The women’s roster for the Olympics is yet to be announced, but with players like Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, and Breanna Stewart potentially in the mix, the anticipation for their games is also high. Eagle acknowledged the special nature of working at the Olympics, a dream realized for him as someone who has always been impressed by the dedication and hard work that athletes put into competing at the highest level. The games will be shown on various platforms, with further details on the specific schedules and channels to be announced at a later date.
Overall, Noah Eagle’s upcoming assignment at the Paris Olympics represents a significant milestone in his broadcasting career. As he gears up to call the action for Team USA’s basketball games, he brings with him a wealth of experience and enthusiasm for the sport. With a diverse and talented pool of players set to compete in Paris, Eagle’s play-by-play commentary promises to bring an exciting and dynamic element to the Olympic basketball coverage. Viewers can look forward to his insightful and engaging broadcasts as he takes on this prestigious role on the world stage.
