With the NBA on NBC making its long-awaited return next season, the network has begun assembling a high-profile team of broadcasters and analysts to deliver top-tier coverage. NBC has already secured Mike Tirico as its lead play-by-play announcer, with Reggie Miller and Jamal Crawford set to serve as game analysts. Additionally, Carmelo Anthony has joined the studio team as an analyst, adding a former superstar’s perspective to the mix.
On Tuesday, NBC announced its latest high-profile hire—Noah Eagle, one of the brightest young voices in sports broadcasting.
NBC Sports Adds Noah Eagle for NBC Coverage
In an official announcement on social media, NBC Sports confirmed that Eagle will serve as an NBA play-by-play announcer, continuing his rapid ascent in the industry.
Emmy Award-winner Noah Eagle (@NoahEagle15) is coming to NBC and Peacock’s coverage of the NBA! pic.twitter.com/f016ZMNMHN
— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) February 25, 2025
The 28-year-old, son of legendary broadcaster Ian Eagle, has built an impressive resume across multiple sports and platforms.
Eagle has called NFL, college football, and NCAA basketball games, but his most notable work in basketball came last summer during the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he provided play-by-play for Team USA’s men’s and women’s basketball teams alongside Dwyane Wade. His coverage drew widespread acclaim, particularly for his memorable call of Stephen Curry’s game-sealing shot in the gold medal game against France, which he dubbed “the golden dagger.”
"OOOOOOH! IT'S A GOLDEN DAGGER! CURRY! UNCONSCIOUS IN THE FOURTH!… EIGHT THREES FOR CURRY! HE HAS SENT THE FRENCH CROWD INTO A FRENZY THEY WILL NEVER FORGET!" – Noah Eagle with the Steph Curry/Team USA dagger call for NBC🇺🇸🏀🥇🎙️🔥🔥 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/vkjd9gg6Mu
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 10, 2024
With Tirico and Miller forming NBC’s lead broadcast duo, it remains to be seen how the rest of the network’s game coverage will take shape. Crawford could potentially partner with Eagle or be part of a three-person booth alongside Tirico and Miller. Regardless of the final lineup, NBC’s latest moves signal a commitment to delivering high-quality NBA coverage, further building anticipation for the league’s return to the network after a decades-long hiatus.
The excitement surrounding the return of the NBA to NBC is palpable, and with top-tier talent in place, fans can expect a broadcast experience reminiscent of the network’s iconic coverage from the past.
