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Joe Dean Jr. The Voice of SEC Basketball | Kentucky Wildcats Basketball News
A SEC basketball legend has passed away at 71 — Joe Dean Jr., the voice who defined the league’s broadcast energy for over two decades. Known for iconic phrases like “String Music” and “Stuffarino,” he wasn’t just a commentator but a living piece of SEC history, son of a former LSU AD, assistant coach on Kentucky’s 1978 title team, and even a player himself at Mississippi State. His career began serendipitously in 1988 when an ice storm forced Dick Vitale to miss a game — Dean Jr. stepped in and never looked back. He balanced broadcasting with his role as Birmingham-Southern’s AD until health…
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