When it comes to capturing the heart-pounding intensity of Wichita State athletics, few can command the airwaves like Mike Kennedy. In another major accolade for the legendary broadcaster and his team, 103.7 KEYN Radio Wichita will take home the 2026 First Place for Sports Play-by-Play at the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) Awards.
The winning entry featured the electrifying radio broadcast of a thrilling Wichita State double-overtime victory, delivering all the high-stakes drama, rapid-fire commentary, and court-side energy that Shocker fans have cherished for decades.
While Kennedy’s iconic voice anchors the broadcast, the award highlights a seamless team effort behind the microphone and audio board:
- Mike Kennedy (Play-by-Play): The Hall of Fame "Voice of the Shockers," whose precise call and unmistakable cadence kept listeners on the edge of their seats through two frantic extra periods.
- Bob Hull (Color Analyst): Providing sharp basketball insights, situational analysis, and counterpunch energy during the game’s pivotal moments.
- Phil Hildebrand (Producer): The technical operator behind the console.
For Kennedy, the KAB honor adds to a decorated career that spans over four decades. A native of Wichita and a Wichita State graduate, Kennedy has been the soundtrack for Shocker sports since 1980—calling over 1,400 consecutive basketball games alongside extensive coverage of WSU baseball and volleyball.
Already a KAB Hall of Fame inductee and National Sports Media Association Kansas Sportscaster of the Year, Kennedy’s first-place win with KEYN reinforces why his calls were required listening across the Sunflower State. When game-defining moments happen in double overtime, there’s no place Shocker fans would rather be tuned into.
Roundhouse Podcast: Retrospective on Mike Kennedy's Legendary Highlight Moments
This video features Mike Kennedy looking back on his legendary broadcasting career with Wichita State, sharing behind-the-scenes memories and audio clips from iconic basketball and baseball moments.
