Nebraska basketball commentator Kent Pavelka announces retirement

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 00:02 · Archive

Kent Pavelka, Nebraska Men's Basketball play-by-play announcer since 2006, has announced his retirement at the end of the 2026-27 season.

Kent Pavelka, the longtime play-by-play announcer for Nebraska Men's Basketball, has announced his retirement at the end of the 2026-27 season. Pavelka made the announcement ahead of Nebraska's game against Kansas State on the Huskers Radio Network.

Pavelka said of his decision: 'You know what this has meant to me. But it's time.' He added that he intended to 'enjoy this last go-around and savor it', and stated: 'I never wanted to do anything else, just this.'

Pavelka began his broadcasting career in 1972 and has been the voice of Husker Basketball since 2006. He previously covered Husker Basketball from 1974 to 1996 and also worked as a Husker Football commentator during that same period. He was inducted into the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2019.

How it is being reported

• Nebraska Men’s Basketball commentator Kent Pavelka announces retirement at end of seasonIt’s the end of an era for basketball in Lincoln.WOWT · 26 Oct, 23:21
• Nebraska Men’s Basketball commentator Kent Pavelka announces retirement at end of seasonIt’s the end of an era for basketball in Lincoln.1011Now · 26 Oct, 23:21

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