(The Hill) — Adrian Wojnarowski, one of ESPN's most recognizable journalists and personalities, is leaving the network, he said on Wednesday. Wojnarowski, who has covered the NBA for the Disney-owned network for years, announced his departure on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, which he used to make a name for himself breaking news on trades and free agency deals around the league. "Woj bombs," as they became known on the internet, were a staple of ESPN's NBA coverage, with Wojnarowski appearing on air more frequently in recent years to talk about his reporting. Wojnarowski, who joined ESPN in 2017, is leaving the sports media business to become the general manager of the men's basketball team at St. Bonaventure, his alma mater, he told the network. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Adrian Wojnarowski attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) "I am hopeful that I can bring value in a lot of areas to our basketball program and open doors for our young men's futures in ways both professionally and personally," he said in a statement. Wojnarowski will oversee a wide range of responsibilities while working alongside coach Mark Schmidt and his staff. His duties will include focusing on name, image and likeness opportunities, transfer portal management, recruiting and alumni player relationships. Wojnarowski graduated from St. Bonaventure with a journalism degree in 1991 and received an honorary doctorate from the school in 2022. The 55-year-old has worked at ESPN since 2017, and his decision to retire came even while he was still under a contract he signed with the broadcaster in 2022. ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro in a statement of his own called Wojnarowski's work on the NBA beat for the network "legendary." ESPN recently inked a portion of the rights package to show NBA games, joining major tech and media players like Amazon and Comcast as part of a multi-billion dollar deal running through 2035. The Associated Press contributed to this report.