Nov 11, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; The North Carolina State Wolfpack helmet rests on the bench during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

After NC State’s magical run to the Final Four fell short of a storybook ending, longtime Wolfpack announcer Gary Hahn could finally hang up the microphone.

After 34 years, Hahn called it quits, but NC State’s run in the NCAA Tournament prolonged his career just a smidge longer.

And after a long and exhaustive search, NC State Director of Athletic Boo Corrigan and Learfield’s Wolfpack sports Properties announced on Thursday that Matt Chazanow has been tabbed as the University’s Director of Broadcasting.

Corrigan offered a statement on Thursday’s news:

“I’m so excited to welcome Matt Chazanow as our new ‘Voice of the Wolfpack,'” said Corrigan. “Chaz understands that this role isn’t only about calling games, but about bringing special moments and memories to Wolfpack fans of all ages. While he is a very talented radio announcer, he will also be a great representative of our university, our brand, and our culture.

“I also want to thank Gary Hahn for his period of service to NC State. There are generations of NC State fans that have memories of Gary calling their favorite Wolfpack plays, and he will always be a part of Wolfpack Nation.”

Following a national search that included more than 150 applicants, Chazanow has been selected to be the play-by-play announcer for football and men’s basketball.

Before starting his new role at NC State, Chazanow spent the past nine years as the Director of Broadcast Operations at Washington State University. Since 2015, he has been Pullman’s play-by-play broadcaster for football, basketball, and baseball. He also wears several other hats, including hosting and designing weekly hour-long coaching shows, creating and hosting video and podcast content, coordinating with sales staff, and supporting donor relations.

Additionally, Chazanow brings extensive national broadcasting experience to the table. He’s served as a play-by-play announcer for Westwood One Radio and Learfield, covering a range of sports, including football, men’s basketball, baseball, and the pinnacle of women’s basketball with the NCAA Regional semifinals and finals.

“I am so thrilled for this incredible opportunity,” said Chazanow. “The passion and power of the Pack is renowned in college athletics and to be entrusted to take the baton from Gary Hahn and tell the stories of NC State is truly humbling. I can’t wait to get started.”

Now, Washington State will have to search for its next radio voice.

[NC State Athletics]

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Since the beginning of 2023, Sam has been a staff writer for Awful Announcing and The Comeback. A 2021 graduate of Temple University, Sam is a Charlotte native, who currently calls Greenville, South Carolina his home. He also has a love/hate relationship with the New York Mets and Jets.