FROM COACHING CHAMPIONS
TO CALLING THE ACTION
JACOB RIDENHOUR
I’m an ESPN+ and ACCNX Basketball Analyst and a championship-winning former NCAA Coach with more than 25 years of experience shaping programs, developing elite players, and bringing game strategy to life on air.
As a coach, we built championship-caliber teams across two of the nation’s toughest conferences—the ACC and SEC—guiding programs to an Elite Eight, multiple Sweet Sixteens, and historic conference titles. I’ve had the privilege of coaching and mentoring 30+ NBA players, including lottery picks, first-round draft picks, NBA All-Stars and All-Rookie Team standouts.
Today, I bring that same courtside insight to the broadcast booth. As a basketball analyst for ESPN+, Learfield Sports/Legends Global, and Florida State Basketball Radio, I deliver expert commentary that blends technical breakdowns with storytelling that connects fans to the strategy, preparation, and emotion behind every play.
Off the court, I founded and directed the Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic, which I grew into one of the NCAA’s premier international basketball tournaments. Under my leadership, the event secured multi-million-dollar sponsorships, a five-year CBS Television deal, and delivered $1.5M+ in annual media value—all while enhancing the global reach of college basketball.