Noted. The 73-year-old Costas, 74-year-old Collins, …

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There were familiar callbacks to NBC’s hoops coverage from the 1995-96 season, including old-time graphics packages, score bugs, stats, and replay wipes. ’90s flashbacks weaved throughout the telecast and there were even retro red mics, Yahoo Sports noted. The 73-year-old Costas, 74-year-old Collins, and 79-year-old Fratello looked like they’d never been away. As Costas told viewers in his courtside opening: “Think of it as sort of like Crosby, Stills, and Nash… but not Young.” Overall, NBC’s throwback idea was a big hit with hoop fans and journalists.

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ROUNDBALL ROCK INTO BOB COSTAS CALLING PLAY-BY-PLAY! Feels like the old days.

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