NEW: 30-Year Veteran ProJo Sportswriter McNamara is Out

NEW: 30-Year Veteran ProJo Sportswriter McNamara is Out

Thirty-year Providence Journal veteran Kevin McNamara announced this is his last week at the paper.

McNamara, the leading college basketball writer in the market, Tweeted on Thursday:

Some personal news: After 30+ years this is my last week @ProJo Thank you to my bosses/comrades, plus all the coaches and athletes who’ve made the job (mostly) a dream come true. Welcome opportunity to explore different challenges, some sporting, some not. Stay safe & healthy.

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