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ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski, known for his tireless breaking news and NBA coverage through the “Woj Bomb,” dropped another bombshell on Wednesday.

Wojnarowski is retiring from the news industry to become general manager of the men’s basketball team at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure University, he announced.

“I got my first name at the Hartford Courant 37 years ago and I’ve never stopped chasing the thrill. This craft changed my life, but I’ve decided to step away from ESPN and the news industry,” Wojnarowski posted on social media. “I understand the commitment my role requires and it’s an investment I’m no longer willing to make.”

“Time is not infinite, and I want to spend it in ways that are more personally meaningful to me. I leave the world with overwhelming gratitude for countless mentors and colleagues, subjects and stories, readers and viewers. No one has benefited more than I have from the faith, trust and generosity of others.”

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro praised the sports journalist’s many years of work.

“I have known and admired Woj since we first worked together at Yahoo! in 2007. His work ethic is unmatched. He is extraordinarily talented and fearless. He has led the industry at ESPN and his dedication to the craft and his fans is legendary,” Pitaro said in a statement. “While we will miss his daily performance, we completely understand his decision to change his lifestyle and slow down a bit.

“We know he will continue to be successful in this next chapter, and he deserves our collective gratitude and support.”

Wojnarowski joined ESPN in 2017 as a senior NBA insider. Before ESPN, he worked for Yahoo Sports for nearly 10 years. He also worked at The record of New Jersey, The Fresno Bee and The Waterbury (Conn.) Republican-American.

“After all these years of covering everyone’s teams, I’m returning to my own,” he added.

The award-winning journalist will advise St. Bonaventure’s coaching staff on issues including Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), transfer portal management, fundraising and recruiting.

“I am extremely excited and honored to return to St. Bonaventure and have the opportunity to serve the university, Coach Mark Schmidt and our elite Atlantic 10 men’s basketball program,” Wojnarowski said in a statement.

“In these times of change in college sports, I am eager to join a championship program that combines high-level basketball, national television exposure, pro preparation and NIL opportunities with a familiar, supportive learning environment.”

The Bonnies finished last season with an overall record of 20-13 and 9-9 in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

The three-time National Sports Media Association sportswriter of the year graduated from the school in 1991.

He was named Alumnus of the Year in 2019 and inducted into the Russell Jandoli School’s Wall of Distinguished Graduates.

Wojnarowski will be introduced at a press conference next Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. ET.