At a time when “fake news” has become a trending phrase in American culture, one so-called reporter dropped a dose of it regarding former ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski.
Scott Hughes, whose social media bio says he is a “Credentialed men’s college basketball reporter” but does not list his associated publication, posted that Woj had been “ejected” and “forcibly removed” from St. Bonaventure’s season-opening 69-63 win over Bradley on Monday.
The post had been re-posted nearly 800 times and liked more than 6,000 times as of about 2:30 ET on Monday, but it is completely false.
“That report is completely false,” the St. Bonaventure athletic department said in a statement sent to NJ Advance Media that was previously given to college basketball reporter Jake Fenner. “There was no exchange, much less altercation, between Woj and officials whatsoever, and Woj is still watching the game as we speak.”
Wojnarowski sat quietly during the game except to clap when the Bonnies won, NJ Advance Media has learned.
He retired from ESPN in 2024 to become the General Manager of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team, where he has recruited players like Joe Grahovac, a former homeless player who bears a resemblance to a young Bill Walton.
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