Gus Johnson has established a significant presence in the sports broadcasting world, calling a wide variety of sports for several major networks. Johnson's lengthy tenure at CBS Sports from 1996 to 2011 is well noted, where he became a staple voice during the NCAA Tournament. His enthusiastic commentary during pivotal moments in sports history, such as Princeton's narrow victory over UCLA in 1996 and several thrilling NCAA games, earned him a distinct place among sports fans.
Apart from his work with CBS, Johnson provided play-by-play for the New York Knicks and WNBA’s New York Liberty through the Madison Square Garden Network (MSG) until 2010. His memorable calls, including the notable reaction to Allan Houston’s decisive shot in the 1999 NBA playoffs, are particularly remembered by Knicks fans. Johnson's voice also extended to other sports, where he covered the Golden Gloves Tournament and was a fixture in MSG’s coverage of other major New York sports.
In addition to his roles in basketball and boxing, Johnson broadened his reach to football and gaming. He was the voice behind EA Sports' NCAA Basketball 10 and Madden NFL games for the 2011 and 2012 editions. His diverse capabilities saw him calling NFL plays, including a dramatic Hail Mary play in a 2010 game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans. Johnson's engagement with football extended to commentary for the Detroit Lions' pre-season games and handling play-by-play for the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles during their pre-season matchups.
Fox Sports significantly benefited from Johnson's expertise in both college football and basketball after his departure from CBS in 2011. He reunited with Bill Raftery for Fox College Hoops broadcasts and was also a notable voice for Major League Soccer and UEFA Champions League matches on the network.
In more recent years, Johnson took on play-by-play responsibilities for the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2015-2016 NBA season on Fox Sports Wisconsin and joined the broadcast team for the BIG3 basketball league's inaugural season in 2017, showcased on Fox Sports 1. His versatility and enduring appeal as a sports commentator highlight his broad impact across multiple areas of sports broadcasting.
All American Speakers Bureau is a full-service talent booking agency providing information on booking Gus Johnson for speaking engagements, personal appearances and corporate events. Contact an All American Speakers Bureau booking agent for more information on Gus Johnson speaking fees, availability, speech topics and cost to hire for your next live or virtual event.
We are here to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent to discuss your event or specific speaker request.
Please Note: All American Speakers Bureau is a full-service talent booking agency providing information on booking Gus Johnson for speaking engagements, personal appearances and corporate events. Contact an All American Speakers Bureau booking agent for more information on Gus Johnson speaking fees, availability, speech topics and cost to hire for your next live or virtual event.
Related Tags: Information on keynote speaking engagements, personal appearances, corporate entertainment and appearance fees for Gus Johnson, an inspirational motivational speaker. bio for Gus Johnson agency, manager, speaker fees, speaking agency entertainment booking agency, speaker's fee, how to book, booking agencies for lectures, speaking event, celebrity appearances for hire, who is agent, manager, publicist, who represents, speakers bureau management who represents Gus Johnson