Coverage dated October 26, 2026

Kent Pavelka, longtime voice of Nebraska basketball, to retire after season

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After more than five decades calling Nebraska basketball, Kent Pavelka is preparing to sign off. The longtime broadcaster announced his retirement in an emotional pregame monologue.

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    Kent Pavelka, longtime voice of Nebraska basketball, to retire after season (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    After more than five decades calling Nebraska basketball, Kent Pavelka is preparing to sign off. The longtime broadcaster announced his retirement in an emotional pregame monologue.