In a stunning announcement, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski says he's leaving the news industry to help run the college basketball program at his alma mater.

At ESPN, Adrian Wojnarowski leveraged social media to get the news out quicker. That skill made him rich and famous. He will manage the basketball team at St. Bonaventure University.

Wojnarowski, famous for his frequent scoops known as “Woj Bombs,” is leaving ESPN to take a job in the athletic department at St. Bonaventure University, his alma mater.

Prominent NBA news breaker Adrian Wojnarowski will retire from ESPN and become general manager of the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program, he announced Wednesday.

Legendary basketball reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from his role with ESPN and will be joining St. Bonaventure’s basketball program. Wojnarowski, who goes by the nickname “Woj”, announced the decision to leave ESPN as their senior NBA Insider after seven years on Wednesday morning.

And no media member has emerged as a celebrity in that space the way that ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has. Wojnarowski — endearingly known simply as “Woj” — has been synonymous with NBA coverage ever since Twitter became the medium of choice for sports news.

According to those who worked with him during his career covering the NBA, reporter Adrian Wojnarowski deftly adjusted to a shifting media landscape.

In a surprise move, top NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is leaving ESPN and the world of sports journalism behind. The reason why teaches a major lesson in how to align your goals with your values.

Adrian Wojnarowski is leaving about $20 million in salary with ESPN to join the St. Bonaventure basketball program. NBA insider Shams Charania or Chris Haynes may succeed Woj.