Farnham was born in Walnut Creek, California.[3] He grew up in Clayton, California and attended De La Salle High School, where he played basketball. Farnham was a member of the powerful Oakland Soldiers AAU program; it was on this team that he gained attention for his play at the BCI event in Phoenix in July 1993, where he was named BCI All-American. He led De La Salle to their first-ever NorCal championship his senior year in 1996, when they also faced Crenshaw in the D-1 state final. After high school, Farnham would play for the UCLA Bruins from 1997–2000.[3]
College careerEdit
Farnham entered UCLA as a walk-on so he could play for a national title contender, passing up athletic scholarship offers from other universities. He earned a scholarship days before the start of his freshman year.[4][5] On a year-to-year scholarship,[6] Farnham's funding was cut off during his junior year in 1998–99, as UCLA coach Steve Lavin used it to secure one of the best recruiting classes in the nation.[7] In that season's Pac-10 conference (later known as the Pac-12) opener against No. 6 Arizona, Farnham received his first career start after JaRon Rush had been suspended, and Jerome Moiso and Dan Gadzuric were benched for not practicing earlier in the week. Farnham left the game after four minutes with UCLA ahead 13–4, and the Bruins won 82–75 over the previously undefeated Wildcats.[7] Farnham regained his scholarship as a senior in 1999–2000.[6]
During his time at UCLA, Farnham was known for his hard work, effort, and determination. During his four seasons in Westwood, Farnham took home several team awards: Freshman of the Year in 1997, Most Improved in 1999, and the UCLA Faculty Athletic Representative Award in 2000. During the 1997–98 season, Farnham told Bill Macdonald that he had an easy job. Farnham then proceeded to deliver an intro that the producer at Fox Sports West heard over the headset. After the game, Fox Sports West approached Farnham and offered him an unpaid position that wouldn't violate NCAA rules but would allow Farnham to deliver insights on players at UCLA and across the Pac-12 Conference. Farnham took the position and continued doing these profiles until his graduation in 2000.[4] During his senior season, Farnham would play in 23 games, start in 11, and average 1.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists.[8] During his career, UCLA had a 19–2 record with Farnham as a starter.[5]
Coaching & BroadcastingEdit
Upon graduation, Farnham would be hired as an assistant coach at Pepperdine University. Farnham became the youngest assistant coach in the nation, working alongside Jan van Breda Kolff. Despite an impressive record of 22–9, his tenure in coaching lasted only one season.[9] Van Breda Kolff would be hired as the head coach at Saint Bonaventure University, and Farnham found himself with two choices: head east, or find a new job in the West. He called up his old friends at Fox Sports West, where his broadcasting career would begin. Farnham would initially start with doing athlete profiles, but he would work his way up to high school analyst and then college basketball analyst.[4] During his 10-year broadcast career at Fox Sports West, Farnham would win two Los Angeles-based broadcast Emmys, and cover the Lakers, Clippers, Angels, and Dodgers as well.[1]
In addition to his television broadcasts, Farnham would add radio broadcasting career to his resume. Beginning in 2003, Farnham would host postgame shows for the Lakers, USC, and UCLA on ESPN 710 AM. In 2008 Farnham became the co-host for a nationally syndicated afternoon drive show with Chris Meyers on Fox Sports Radio.[1] He would remain on the afternoon show until he was hired with ESPN in 2010. During these years at Fox Sports Radio, Farnham anchored their NFL Draft show, and was on-site for multiple Super Bowls, World Series, MLB All-Star Games, Final Fours, Daytona 500, American Century Golf Championships, and the Dew Action Sports Tour.
During his time with ESPN, Farnham has partnered with Dan Shulman, David Flemming, Joe Tessitore, Dave O'Brien, and Carter Blackburn on game broadcasts. He has appeared on First Take, The Herd, SportsCenter, College Basketball Live, Katz Korner, Get Up, The Experts, and Numbers Never Lie.
Personal lifeEdit
Farnham currently lives in California with his wife and children.[4]
The uncle of Farnham's wife is Michael Mullen, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 2012, Farnham launched Hoops From Home, a non-profit organization that brought basketball camps to children of military personnel living on military bases.[10][11]
^ abcdLisk, Jason (March 4, 2013). "Sean Farnham, ESPN College Basketball Analyst, Is Moving Up The Only Way He Knows How". The Big Lead. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
^ abKilduff, Paul (April 4, 2000). "Ex-De La Salle Star Gets 'Walk-On' Role, Runs With It at UCLA / Farnham plays key role for Bruins". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
^ abHoward-Cooper, Scott (December 7, 1999). "Bailey Among Trio Rewarded". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
^ abPlaschke, Bill (January 3, 1999). "Suddenly, the Outlook in Westwood Is Rosier". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
^Enos, Ben (July 2, 2012). "Sean Farnham aiming to bring basketball to military children". The Mercury News. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
^O'Neil, Dana (May 25, 2012). "Hoops from Home really hits home". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
External linksEdit
UCLA bio
August 25, 2023
sean, farnham, sean, travis, farnham, born, september, 1977, american, sports, analyst, covers, college, basketball, espn, farnham, typically, calls, games, featuring, southeastern, conference, part, espn, super, tuesday, thursday, night, showcase, packages, w. Sean Travis Farnham born September 16 1977 is an American sports analyst who covers college basketball for ESPN Farnham typically calls games featuring the Southeastern Conference as part of ESPN s Super Tuesday and Thursday Night Showcase packages while he has previously called games for the Big Ten Conference Atlantic Coast Conference Western Athletic Conference West Coast Conference Pac 12 Conference and the Big 12 Conference Before joining ESPN Farnham worked for CBS Sports Network then known as CSTV and CBS College Sports calling games from the Mountain West Conference the Atlantic 10 Conference and Conference USA 1 He has also called Pac 12 games for Fox Sports West 2 Contents 1 Early life 2 College career 3 Coaching amp Broadcasting 4 Personal life 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditFarnham was born in Walnut Creek California 3 He grew up in Clayton California and attended De La Salle High School where he played basketball Farnham was a member of the powerful Oakland Soldiers AAU program it was on this team that he gained attention for his play at the BCI event in Phoenix in July 1993 where he was named BCI All American He led De La Salle to their first ever NorCal championship his senior year in 1996 when they also faced Crenshaw in the D 1 state final After high school Farnham would play for the UCLA Bruins from 1997 2000 3 College career EditFarnham entered UCLA as a walk on so he could play for a national title contender passing up athletic scholarship offers from other universities He earned a scholarship days before the start of his freshman year 4 5 On a year to year scholarship 6 Farnham s funding was cut off during his junior year in 1998 99 as UCLA coach Steve Lavin used it to secure one of the best recruiting classes in the nation 7 In that season s Pac 10 conference later known as the Pac 12 opener against No 6 Arizona Farnham received his first career start after JaRon Rush had been suspended and Jerome Moiso and Dan Gadzuric were benched for not practicing earlier in the week Farnham left the game after four minutes with UCLA ahead 13 4 and the Bruins won 82 75 over the previously undefeated Wildcats 7 Farnham regained his scholarship as a senior in 1999 2000 6 During his time at UCLA Farnham was known for his hard work effort and determination During his four seasons in Westwood Farnham took home several team awards Freshman of the Year in 1997 Most Improved in 1999 and the UCLA Faculty Athletic Representative Award in 2000 During the 1997 98 season Farnham told Bill Macdonald that he had an easy job Farnham then proceeded to deliver an intro that the producer at Fox Sports West heard over the headset After the game Fox Sports West approached Farnham and offered him an unpaid position that wouldn t violate NCAA rules but would allow Farnham to deliver insights on players at UCLA and across the Pac 12 Conference Farnham took the position and continued doing these profiles until his graduation in 2000 4 During his senior season Farnham would play in 23 games start in 11 and average 1 2 rebounds and 1 3 assists 8 During his career UCLA had a 19 2 record with Farnham as a starter 5 Coaching amp Broadcasting EditUpon graduation Farnham would be hired as an assistant coach at Pepperdine University Farnham became the youngest assistant coach in the nation working alongside Jan van Breda Kolff Despite an impressive record of 22 9 his tenure in coaching lasted only one season 9 Van Breda Kolff would be hired as the head coach at Saint Bonaventure University and Farnham found himself with two choices head east or find a new job in the West He called up his old friends at Fox Sports West where his broadcasting career would begin Farnham would initially start with doing athlete profiles but he would work his way up to high school analyst and then college basketball analyst 4 During his 10 year broadcast career at Fox Sports West Farnham would win two Los Angeles based broadcast Emmys and cover the Lakers Clippers Angels and Dodgers as well 1 In addition to his television broadcasts Farnham would add radio broadcasting career to his resume Beginning in 2003 Farnham would host postgame shows for the Lakers USC and UCLA on ESPN 710 AM In 2008 Farnham became the co host for a nationally syndicated afternoon drive show with Chris Meyers on Fox Sports Radio 1 He would remain on the afternoon show until he was hired with ESPN in 2010 During these years at Fox Sports Radio Farnham anchored their NFL Draft show and was on site for multiple Super Bowls World Series MLB All Star Games Final Fours Daytona 500 American Century Golf Championships and the Dew Action Sports Tour During his time with ESPN Farnham has partnered with Dan Shulman David Flemming Joe Tessitore Dave O Brien and Carter Blackburn on game broadcasts He has appeared on First Take The Herd SportsCenter College Basketball Live Katz Korner Get Up The Experts and Numbers Never Lie Personal life EditFarnham currently lives in California with his wife and children 4 The uncle of Farnham s wife is Michael Mullen the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff In 2012 Farnham launched Hoops From Home a non profit organization that brought basketball camps to children of military personnel living on military bases 10 11 References Edit a b c Sean Farnham ESPN Media Zone Profile Where are they now Men s basketball 1990 onward a b Sean Farnham UCLA Athlete Profile a b c d Lisk Jason March 4 2013 Sean Farnham ESPN College Basketball Analyst Is Moving Up The Only Way He Knows How The Big Lead Retrieved April 23 2019 a b Kilduff Paul April 4 2000 Ex De La Salle Star Gets Walk On Role Runs With It at UCLA Farnham plays key role for Bruins San Francisco Chronicle Retrieved April 23 2019 a b Howard Cooper Scott December 7 1999 Bailey Among Trio Rewarded Los Angeles Times Retrieved January 23 2019 a b Plaschke Bill January 3 1999 Suddenly the Outlook in Westwood Is Rosier Los Angeles Times Retrieved April 23 2019 Athletes Prepare for Careers Basketball State Pepperdine 2001 Enos Ben July 2 2012 Sean Farnham aiming to bring basketball to military children The Mercury News Retrieved April 23 2019 O Neil Dana May 25 2012 Hoops from Home really hits home ESPN com Retrieved April 23 2019 External links EditUCLA bio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sean Farnham amp oldid 1162123197, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
