Former UK all-American Jack Givens will be on the UK Radio Network with Tom Leach for four games John Calipari and the Cats will have in the Bahamas. (UK Athletics Photo)
When Kentucky plays its first exhibition basketball game in the Bahamas Wednesday night, UK Radio Network voice Tom Leach will have a new partner — former UK All-American Jack Givens.
Leach worked with Mike Pratt the last 21 years but he passed in June and now Givens will be the analyst for the four games in the Bahamas.
Leach said he actually did radio work with Givens for the Boys State Tournament about 30 years ago when former UK radio play-by-play announcer Ralph Hacker identified Givens as a former UK player with broadcasting skills.
“Jack brings a lot of the same qualities that Mike brought as a former player who loves the program and knows the history of the players and the program,” Leach said.
“He will be able to give insights on current players but in a historical context. I think he will be outstanding.”
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Jack has a lot of basketball knowledge, very good announcer skills and a class act. Great pick.
Right on all counts Fonzie
Jack Givens is perfect to replace Mike Pratt. Great Choice.
I agree Dick
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Jack was an outstanding basketball player and he’s true blue all the way through and he also happens to be an extremely good man may work well and lol gonna enjoy listening to him on the ball games
Jack is true blue all the way through he also is an excellent commentator and we will enjoy listening time do the play-by-play the color because he knows the big blue nation and there’s a great part of it
Jack bleeds blue. He loves the program and can share experiences from his days playing for the Wildcats. I’m looking forward to listening Tom and Jack. Go CATS!!