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Hornets announcer Eric Collins had a tremendous performance with several memorable calls during Monday's game against the Timberwolves. Photo Credit: @HornetsReddit on Twitter/X

Eric Collins, Allie Clifton also joining Prime Video’s NBA coverage

Collins has been the Hornets' play-by-play announcer since 2015. Clifton has hosted Lakers coverage since 2018.

By Sam Neumann OnJul 10, 2025 0
LeBron James misses late three against Charlotte Hornets

LeBron James’ game-ending bricks intensified by Eric Collins

"IT’S OVERRRR! IT’S OVERRRRR"

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 20, 2025 0
Hornets announcer Eric Collins had a tremendous performance with several memorable calls during Monday's game against the Timberwolves. Photo Credit: @HornetsReddit on Twitter/X

Eric Collins has incredible reaction to double ejection

Eric Collins got very excited over two quick ejections in the Orlando Magic-Charlotte Hornets game on Wednesday night.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 13, 2025 0
Hornets Spurs

Eric Collins gets animated calling Hornets’ game-winning shot, final play

"They say it's good, but I don't think he got it off! I don't think he got it off!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 8, 2025 0
Monday ended in 'Y,' and it was also the day that Charlotte Hornets announcer Eric Collins entered another dimension.

Eric Collins’ final call of 2024 was a thing of beauty

"GOT IT!!!!!! MILES DID IT!!!! MILES BRIDGES HAS TIED THE BALL GAME!!!"

By Sam Neumann OnDec 31, 2024 0
Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) dribbles up court during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Hornets announcers in disbelief over Rob Dillingham standing ovation

When Rob Dillingham received a standing ovation from the Minnesota Timberwolves crowd, Hornets announcer Eric Collins couldn't believe it.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 6, 2024 0
Fox announcer Eric Collins calls University of Maryland versus University of Southern California football game

Fox CFB announcer Eric Collins goes bananas for insane 4th quarter sequence

"What a perfect time for a blocked field goal!"

By Drew Lerner OnOct 20, 2024 0
During Saturday's game, USC football coach Lincoln Riley did something that left play-by-play man Eric Collins scratching his head. Photo Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Announcer questions Lincoln Riley’s strategy: ‘There’s no way you call that’

"Alright, well they say you can't take 'em with you. Lincoln Riley obviously believes in that."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 19, 2024 0
Eric Collins calls a 75-yard rushing touchdown from Boise State star Ashton-Jeanty

Viewers loved Eric Collins’ eccentric call of absurd Ashton Jeanty highlights

"Let Eric Collins call every Boise State game."

By Reice Shipley OnOct 5, 2024 1
FS1 play-by-play broadcaster Eric Collins delivers an iconic announcer jinx in Saturday's matchup between Troy and Iowa. Photo Credit: FS1

Eric Collins delivers iconic announcer jinx on Troy-Iowa broadcast

"Quite possibly the greatest announcer jinx ever."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 14, 2024 1
Hornets' Brandon Miller dunking over a Lakers defender called by Eric Collins. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Southeast

Hornets announcer Eric Collins delivers iconic call on Brandon Miller highlight play

"OH, HE RIPPED IT AWAY FROM HIM, JUST TOOK IT. OHHHHHH, ECSTASY!"

By Reice Shipley OnFeb 6, 2024 1
Hornets announcer Eric Collins had a tremendous performance with several memorable calls during Monday's game against the Timberwolves. Photo Credit: @HornetsReddit on Twitter/X

Hornets announcer Eric Collins had epic call of upset win over Timberwolves

"HUM DIDDLY DEE. THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT."

By Michael Dixon OnJan 23, 2024 2
Eric Collins called a "funky interception" from WVU.

Eric Collins’ FS1 description of a WVU pick had many thinking they heard a f-bomb

"The ball is picked off by Beanie Bishop! What a funky interception that was!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 28, 2023 0
Eric Collins calling Charlotte Hornets game on Bally Sports Southeast

Brian Scalabrine recruiting Eric Collins to call Boston Celtics road playoff games on NBC Sports Boston

"We’re reaching out to a bunch of people to have some fun with it."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 13, 2023 1
Eric Collins on a Hornets' podcast in 2021.

Hornets’ broadcaster Eric Collins’ scream and ‘Are you kidding me? Hum-diddly-dee!’ on Kai Jones dunk goes viral

Collins is again getting attention for his high-energy dunk calls.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 21, 2022 0

Eric Collins loses his mind on Hornets dunks vs Grizzlies

YOWZA! HUM DIDDLY-DEE!

By Matt Clapp OnNov 10, 2021 1

Terry Rozier ridiculous dunk features great calls from Eric Collins (Hornets) and Ian Eagle (Nets)

"OH TERRYYYY! HOW DO YOU DOOOOO!"

By Matt Clapp OnApr 16, 2021 1

Hornets broadcaster Eric Collins says calling LaMelo Ball games will “define what I do professionally”

"It’s pretty cool to be there when he’s just starting."

By Ian Casselberry OnMar 19, 2021 5

Black NBA play-by-play broadcasters discuss how few people of color have that job

Only one NBA broadcast team has a Black TV play-by-play announcer. The same is true for radio.

By Ian Casselberry OnJul 8, 2020 7

4 days, 2 buzzer-beaters: Eric Collins’ great play-by-play week for Fox Sports Southeast

"Baaiiinn... YES! The Lumberjacks have done it!"

By Ian Casselberry OnNov 27, 2019 3

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