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There’s legendary — and then there’s kentpavelka. From classics like "Got it!” “Dagger!” and “Bang-a-rang!” to the now iconic "Make room for daddy!” Kent’s exuberant radio calls have become anthemic to the scenes and sounds of huskermbb — especially across this historic season. Regardless of the score lines or win totals, the legendary broadcaster’s game plan hasn’t changed over his 51-year career. “I’ve just tried to do this season what I’ve always done: replicate the feel of what’s happening on the floor. Throughout my whole career, I’ve tried to do things the right way, with all my dedication, energy and soul. It's great to know that it's still resonating.” Long before his voice echoed across the airwaves or was clipped and shared on the internet, Kent was a young, avid Husker fan tuning in to every radio broadcast he could. In his fandom, he saw a future. “When I was in junior high growing up here in Lincoln, I fell in love with listening to Husker radio,” recalls Kent, who wo...

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