Meet the Broadcast Team
Matt Chazanow, Voice of the Wolfpack
NC State Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan and Learfield's Wolfpack Sports Properties, have announced that Matt Chazanow has been named the Wolfpack's Director of Broadcasting and will serve as the play by play announcer for football and men's basketball. The veteran broadcaster was chosen for the coveted role following a national search that included more than 150 applicants.
"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."
Chazanow becomes just the fifth play by play announcer since the Wolfpack Sports Network was formed in 1961. He replaces Gary Hahn, who was behind the microphone for 34 years, and will also enjoy a variety of additional roles for NC State and Learfield in Raleigh.
Hailing from Westfield, N.J., Chazanow joins the Wolfpack after serving as the Director of Broadcast Operations for Learfield at Washington State since 2015. During his tenure in Pullman, he served as the play-by-play broadcaster for Cougar football, basketball and baseball, hosted and designed weekly hour-long coaches shows, and created and hosted videos and podcasts. He also coordinated efforts with sales staff and helped with donor relations.
"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."
Chazanow has also served as a national play by play voice for Westwood One Radio (since 2022) and Learfield (since 2008), covering football, men's basketball, baseball and the NCAA Regional semifinals and finals for women's basketball. Much of his national work has been covering ACC and SEC games.
No stranger to the state of North Carolina, Chazanow's years of experience include seven years as Learfield's Senior Network Manager based out of Winston-Salem. In that role, he managed the network broadcasts for eight schools (Arizona, Cal, Gonzaga, Oregon, Texas, UCLA, Washington and Washington State).
"An established voice in the broadcasting world, Chaz will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Wolfpack Sports Network," said Kyle Winchester, General Manager of Wolfpack Sports Properties. "We're delighted for him to join our world-class team and lead our coverage of the Wolfpack starting this season."
A 2006 graduate of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse, Chazanow began his career as the play by play announcer for High Point women's basketball, ironically calling his first game in Reynolds Coliseum as HPU faced Kay Yow's Wolfpack. He also worked briefly for UNC Greensboro before being hired by ISP (now Learfield).
Chazanow is married to the former Ashley Randleman, a native of Jonesville, N.C., and they have a three-year-old son, Nathan. Ashley won two state volleyball titles in Reynolds Coliseum while playing for Starmount High School in 2003 and 2004.
Tony Haynes, Sideline Reporter & Color Analyst
A 1984 graduate of NC State, Haynes joined the Wolfpack Sports Network in 1998. His list of duties include color analyst for men's basketball, sideline reporter for the football broadcasts, and host for the TV and radio coaches shows for both football and men's basketball.
Haynes also does play-by-play for selected NC State baseball broadcasts. He also contributes columns and stories to Gopack.com on a regular basis.
After serving as sports director for NC State's student station, WKNC 88.1 FM from 1982-84, the Lynchburg, Virginia native was a disc jockey and sports reporter for WKIX 850 in Raleigh between 1984-89. He joined the Duke Radio Network as a sideline reporter for football in 1987 and later became a member of the Duke basketball radio team in 1993. Haynes also worked as a sports anchor/reporter for the North Carolina News Network from 1989-2000.
Andrew Sanders, Play-by-Play (Women's Basketball & Baseball)
Bio coming soon!
Jeff Gravley, NC State Athletics Director of Content Strategy
Industry veteran and local television institution Jeff Gravley joined NC State Athletics in the newly formed role of Director of Content Strategy in January of 2020.
In his new role, Gravley is responsible for producing original content in conjunction with the NC State creative team and more effectively sharing the Wolfpack story. Additionally, he will serve NC State Athletics in a variety of special event settings.
Gravley joined NC State after a 35-year career in broadcasting, 31 of which was spent at WRAL in Raleigh. He began his tenure with Raleigh's top-rated station as an intern in 1985 and worked his way through the ranks as a sports photographer to a reporter, and ultimately as one of the most respected anchors in the region.
During his broadcasting career Gravley was twice honored as North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. Additionally, he was a seven-time regional Emmy Award winner.
During his career he covered 31 ACC Tournaments, 20 Final Fours, five US Open Golf Championships, a pair of Super Bowls and was part of WRAL's team on site for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
A native of Oxford, NC, Gravley is a 1985 graduate of NC State and was a walk-on pitcher for the baseball team under NC State Athletics Hall of Famer Sam Esposito.