GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Kent Pavelka, the voice of Nebraska basketball for the better part of the past 52 years, will retire at the end of the season, he announced on Monday's pregame show ahead of the Huskers’ exhibition against Kansas State.
An unmistakable voice.
— Nebraska Men's Basketball (@HuskerMBB) October 26, 2026
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Photos: Kent Pavelka, Nebraska sports radio announcer, through the years
Kent Pavelka reacts as he calls the Nebraska vs Iowa game during overtime in a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Kent Pavelka reacts as the crowd cheers him on as he and Jeff Smith, right, finish their radio broadcast after the Huskers defeated Vanderbilt, 74-72, to advance to the NCAA men's basketball tournament Sweet Sixteen, in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Kent Pavelka reacts as the crowd cheers him on as he and Jeff Smith, right, finish their radio broadcast after the Huskers defeated Vanderbilt, 74-72, to advance to the NCAA men's basketball tournament Sweet Sixteen, in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Kent Pavelka discusses Nebraska basketball before a game against Indiana at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. ELSIE STORMBERG/THE WORLD-HERALD
Nebraska radio host Kent Pavelka talks to another announcer during a game against Indiana at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. ELSIE STORMBERG/THE WORLD-HERALD
Nebraska radio announcer Kent Pavelka (left) and former Nebraska head basketball coach from 1986 to 2000 Danny Nee, share a laugh as Nee is honored during alumni weekend Pinnacle Bank Arena, on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Lincoln.
LINCOLN, NEB. - 11/01/2018- Play-by-play announcer Kent Pavelka calls the Huskers' exhibition game against Wayne State on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star
Lyle Bremser announced University of Nebraska football on radio for 45 years. Lyle Bremser (left) and Kent Pavelka who succeded Bremser when he retired. 215/1984 19_OMAHAHALL
KFAB Radio Station AMFM newsroom staff, Karla James, Jason Van Arkel,Roger Flemmer, Gary Sadlemyer, Kent Pavelka and Terry Leahy in station newsroom. The station is considering merging with Clear Channel Radio, a radio conglomerate. Not pictured are Darcie Dunbar and Tim Marshall.
