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‘I wasn’t paying attention’ – Charles Barkley visibly stumped by question leaving Ernie Johnson in stitches
Once again Charles Barkley had his co-hosts in fits of laughter. The latest hysterical moment came after the NBA legend kept it honest about his inability to multi-task during CBS’ broadcast of Xavier and Illinois ‘ March Madness clash on Friday night. Charles Barkley kept it honest in the studioGetty Barkley was joined by his usual co-hosts Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith along with Clark Kellogg, who replaced Shaquille O’Neal. As ever, at half-time, the former Auburn star was expected to give his expert analysis on the game. Johnson introduced the cast and pointed to Barkley to give his take on the action but instead, he began stumbling. “Well,” Barkley said. “I think — that’s a good question.” The studio began to laugh before Smith pointed out the obvious. “That’s his job,” Smith said confused as to why Barkley could not offer his analysis. “It kinda came out of left field,” Johnson added as he noticed how shocked Barkley was. “Did you expect Ernie not to ask you anything?” Smith asked. “You know the game I’m watching. I’m watching Bryant against MSU,” Barkley said. “You know Ernie, I’m not gonna lie. I was paying attention to the Bryant score. So get after Clark or Kenneth please.” His explanation did nothing to calm down the studio as his peers erupted into laughter again. Barkley was stumped by the question and looked down at his notes but found no answersX@awfulannouncing Host Ernie Johnson had to hold himself to contain his laughterX@awfulannouncing “That’s a first,” Johnson said. “That’s a first. ‘I wasn’t watching.’ That’s a first.” “He’s a man of many firsts, by the way,” added Kellogg. By the end of the broadcast, Barkley was able to offer some analysis as the game saw Illinois take down Xavier by a final score of 86-73. Will Riley turned up for Illinois as he scored 22 points while shooting 8-of-12 from the floor. March Madness Top Stories Ranking the greatest players in NCAA men’s March Madness history – from Michael Jordan to Magic Johnson ‘This sister is special’ – Stephen A. Smith identifies rising star who can challenge Caitlin Clark’s WNBA dominance NCAA March Madness is bigger and better than the College Football Playoff – the springtime phenomenon is bigger than ever Biggest March Madness upsets in history of NCAA Tournament – top seeds humiliated as small schools enjoy their moment His team’s win sees them advance to the round of 32 and set up a match with No.3 seed Kentucky. Illinois are looking to go beyond the first weekend of March Madness for a second straight year. They reached a regional final last season before losing 77-52 to eventual national champion UConn. How to watch March Madness in the UK *If you click a link in this box we will earn affiliate revenue March Madness is one of the most exciting times of the year for basketball fans, with a total of 68 teams battling it out to become the Division 1 college champions. This year UConn have the chance to become only the second team ever to complete a March Madness three-peat, having emerged victorious for the last two years. talkSPORT will have the latest news on the tournament, but for UK basketball fans the way to watch is through Sky Sports. The broadcaster will be showing EVERY March Madness game through their Sky Sports + streaming service. Click here to sign up to a Sky Sports subscription, or read our article on the best Sky Sports deals available now.
Once again Charles Barkley had his co-hosts in fits of laughter.
The latest hysterical moment came after the NBA legend kept it honest about his inability to multi-task during CBS’ broadcast of Xavier and Illinois ‘ March Madness clash on Friday night.
Barkley was joined by his usual co-hosts Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith along with Clark Kellogg, who replaced Shaquille O’Neal.
As ever, at half-time, the former Auburn star was expected to give his expert analysis on the game.
Johnson introduced the cast and pointed to Barkley to give his take on the action but instead, he began stumbling.
“Well,” Barkley said. “I think — that’s a good question.”
The studio began to laugh before Smith pointed out the obvious.
“That’s his job,” Smith said confused as to why Barkley could not offer his analysis.
“It kinda came out of left field,” Johnson added as he noticed how shocked Barkley was.
“Did you expect Ernie not to ask you anything?” Smith asked.
“You know the game I’m watching. I’m watching Bryant against MSU,” Barkley said. “You know Ernie, I’m not gonna lie. I was paying attention to the Bryant score. So get after Clark or Kenneth please.”
His explanation did nothing to calm down the studio as his peers erupted into laughter again.
“That’s a first,” Johnson said. “That’s a first. ‘I wasn’t watching.’ That’s a first.”
“He’s a man of many firsts, by the way,” added Kellogg.
By the end of the broadcast, Barkley was able to offer some analysis as the game saw Illinois take down Xavier by a final score of 86-73.
Will Riley turned up for Illinois as he scored 22 points while shooting 8-of-12 from the floor.
March Madness Top Stories
Ranking the greatest players in NCAA men’s March Madness history – from Michael Jordan to Magic Johnson
‘This sister is special’ – Stephen A. Smith identifies rising star who can challenge Caitlin Clark’s WNBA dominance
NCAA March Madness is bigger and better than the College Football Playoff – the springtime phenomenon is bigger than ever
Biggest March Madness upsets in history of NCAA Tournament – top seeds humiliated as small schools enjoy their moment
His team’s win sees them advance to the round of 32 and set up a match with No.3 seed Kentucky.
Illinois are looking to go beyond the first weekend of March Madness for a second straight year.
They reached a regional final last season before losing 77-52 to eventual national champion UConn.
How to watch March Madness in the UK
*If you click a link in this box we will earn affiliate revenue
March Madness is one of the most exciting times of the year for basketball fans, with a total of 68 teams battling it out to become the Division 1 college champions.
This year UConn have the chance to become only the second team ever to complete a March Madness three-peat, having emerged victorious for the last two years.
talkSPORT will have the latest news on the tournament, but for UK basketball fans the way to watch is through Sky Sports. The broadcaster will be showing EVERY March Madness game through their Sky Sports + streaming service.
Click here to sign up to a Sky Sports subscription, or read our article on the best Sky Sports deals available now.
