On Oct. 25, 2025, ESPN analyst and former NFL punter Pat McAfee made a light-hearted quip about Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups during the live broadcast of “College GameDay.”
The off-the-cuff remark was delivered while the NBA remains under intense scrutiny following its recent gambling scandal. McAfee did not elaborate on the issue, but his joke landed at a moment when wagering-related headlines continue to dominate basketball conversation.
“College GameDay,” ESPN’s flagship college football preview show, was airing from its weekly on-campus location when McAfee referenced Billups. No further details about the content of the joke or immediate reactions from Billups or the NBA were provided.
Source: New York Post
