10/29/2026 2:40:00 PM | Women's Basketball, Pokes Insider
Kevin McKinney Athletics Media Award recipient to call Cowgirl basketball game
LARAMIE – Logan Hunter grew up watching baseball with his dad.
During a random MLB playoff series, Hunter remembers running downstairs, grabbing the headset from his gaming console and doing his own play-by-play of the game on television.
The professional dream that began on the family couch in his hometown of Torrington is becoming a reality.
Hunter, a senior communications major at the University of Wyoming, will call the Cowgirls' exhibition game against South Dakota Mines for the Cowboy Sports Network at 6 p.m. Friday in the Arena-Auditorium.
"It's going to be very surreal," Hunter said. "When I got into this, I never thought that this opportunity would come as quick as it has. It's going to be a lot of fun, definitely going to be a lot of nerves in that broadcast, but it will be amazing just to be able to finally do what I've wanted to do."
Like generations of UW fans, Hunter grew up listening to Kevin McKinney provide color commentary on the radio for Cowboy football and men's basketball games. The legendary sports information director partnered with Dave Walsh for decades and now works with current play-by-play voice Keith Kelley.
In May 2023, Hunter became the inaugural recipient of the Kevin McKinney Athletics Media Relations Award. Throughout college, he has worked as a radio engineer for Cowboy football and basketball broadcasts and in the athletics department's communications/media relations office.
"The McKinney scholarship has definitely helped out and played a big part in all of this," Hunter said. "I remember my first time ever sitting down and talking with Kevin McKinney. I was like, 'Oh my God, that's Kevin McKinney. He's right here.'
"Being able to travel with Keith and Kevin, listening to them, it has helped me to learn from people who've been doing this a long time and shaped a little bit of how I call games."
During UW's annual Giving Day last week, 64 donors contributed $7,910 to the Kevin McKinney Athletics Media Relations Award, reaching 256% of its fundraising goal.
In addition to Hunter, Cowgirl swimmer Macey Hansen and former Branding Iron sports editor Mason Riding are receiving scholarship support for their work in the athletics department.
"It's very humbling to have something like that happen," McKinney said of the donations supporting the next generation of UW storytellers. "You do your job, and you touch a lot of people, really without thinking about anything like that. It's just beyond words how proud I am of it; how appreciative I am of all those people and supporters that I've known through the years."
Hunter's imaginary broadcasting career continued in high school. A member of the pep band, he would start doing play-by-play of Trailblazers games from the stands.
"We were all in the crowd, and I was just doing it as, like, a joke," Hunter said. "All my friends were asking me, 'What's going on? What happened out there?' So, I'd pretend to call the game."
During his junior year, Hunter made his radio debut when a friend helped him get into the booth to call a couple of drives during Torrington's state championship game against Lyman aired on KERM (98.3 FM) and KGOS (1490 AM). The following year, he called football and basketball games for the NFHS Network as a senior.
"My dad told me after they listened to the first broadcast, 'You were really quiet, but you sounded good,'" Hunter said. "I was basically thrown into the fire, and then the next year it kind of took off."
Hunter has taken on a variety of responsibilities in the UW athletics department, including updating game notes, researching statistical records and keeping statistics for basketball, soccer and volleyball.
In recent summers, he has done play-by-play for the Casper Spuds and Western Nebraska Pioneers through internships with the regional minor league baseball teams.
"Baseball has always been my favorite sport and is the easiest sport to do with my schedule in college," Hunter said.
Baseball also happens to be McKinney's favorite sport. His son, Sean, helped out in his dad's sports information department growing up in Laramie and is now the associate head baseball coach at Colorado Mesa University.
Hunter will fill in for David Settle, allowing the current voice of the Cowgirls to call Laramie High School's home playoff game. He will graduate in May and hopes to follow in McKinney's footsteps, either as a broadcaster or in sports information or perhaps both.
"I saw my son grow and mature, and I've kind of seen Logan do the same thing," McKinney said. "He's matured through our time together. I'm happy to help him on his trip through college and to get where he wants to be. It's kind of like raising another son in a small way, and I'm very proud of him."
Follow Ryan for more stories on Wyoming athletics on X at @By_RyanThorburn on Facebook at Wyoming Athletics and Instagram at wyoathletics. Also follow him at Pokes Insider at Gowyo.com/pokesinsider.
Don't just watch the game — change it. The most powerful way to support University of Wyoming student-athletes is by joining the Cowboy Joe Club. Your membership fuels scholarships, provides essential resources, and helps Cowboys and Cowgirls succeed both in the classroom and in competition. Your gift is not just support — it's access. As a member, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits that bring you closer to the action than ever before. Be a champion. Join our team. Visit CowboyJoeClub.com or call 307-766-6242.
During a random MLB playoff series, Hunter remembers running downstairs, grabbing the headset from his gaming console and doing his own play-by-play of the game on television.
The professional dream that began on the family couch in his hometown of Torrington is becoming a reality.
Hunter, a senior communications major at the University of Wyoming, will call the Cowgirls' exhibition game against South Dakota Mines for the Cowboy Sports Network at 6 p.m. Friday in the Arena-Auditorium.
"It's going to be very surreal," Hunter said. "When I got into this, I never thought that this opportunity would come as quick as it has. It's going to be a lot of fun, definitely going to be a lot of nerves in that broadcast, but it will be amazing just to be able to finally do what I've wanted to do."
Like generations of UW fans, Hunter grew up listening to Kevin McKinney provide color commentary on the radio for Cowboy football and men's basketball games. The legendary sports information director partnered with Dave Walsh for decades and now works with current play-by-play voice Keith Kelley.
In May 2023, Hunter became the inaugural recipient of the Kevin McKinney Athletics Media Relations Award. Throughout college, he has worked as a radio engineer for Cowboy football and basketball broadcasts and in the athletics department's communications/media relations office.
"The McKinney scholarship has definitely helped out and played a big part in all of this," Hunter said. "I remember my first time ever sitting down and talking with Kevin McKinney. I was like, 'Oh my God, that's Kevin McKinney. He's right here.'
"Being able to travel with Keith and Kevin, listening to them, it has helped me to learn from people who've been doing this a long time and shaped a little bit of how I call games."
During UW's annual Giving Day last week, 64 donors contributed $7,910 to the Kevin McKinney Athletics Media Relations Award, reaching 256% of its fundraising goal.
In addition to Hunter, Cowgirl swimmer Macey Hansen and former Branding Iron sports editor Mason Riding are receiving scholarship support for their work in the athletics department.
"It's very humbling to have something like that happen," McKinney said of the donations supporting the next generation of UW storytellers. "You do your job, and you touch a lot of people, really without thinking about anything like that. It's just beyond words how proud I am of it; how appreciative I am of all those people and supporters that I've known through the years."
Hunter's imaginary broadcasting career continued in high school. A member of the pep band, he would start doing play-by-play of Trailblazers games from the stands.
"We were all in the crowd, and I was just doing it as, like, a joke," Hunter said. "All my friends were asking me, 'What's going on? What happened out there?' So, I'd pretend to call the game."
During his junior year, Hunter made his radio debut when a friend helped him get into the booth to call a couple of drives during Torrington's state championship game against Lyman aired on KERM (98.3 FM) and KGOS (1490 AM). The following year, he called football and basketball games for the NFHS Network as a senior.
"My dad told me after they listened to the first broadcast, 'You were really quiet, but you sounded good,'" Hunter said. "I was basically thrown into the fire, and then the next year it kind of took off."
Hunter has taken on a variety of responsibilities in the UW athletics department, including updating game notes, researching statistical records and keeping statistics for basketball, soccer and volleyball.
In recent summers, he has done play-by-play for the Casper Spuds and Western Nebraska Pioneers through internships with the regional minor league baseball teams.
"Baseball has always been my favorite sport and is the easiest sport to do with my schedule in college," Hunter said.
Baseball also happens to be McKinney's favorite sport. His son, Sean, helped out in his dad's sports information department growing up in Laramie and is now the associate head baseball coach at Colorado Mesa University.
Hunter will fill in for David Settle, allowing the current voice of the Cowgirls to call Laramie High School's home playoff game. He will graduate in May and hopes to follow in McKinney's footsteps, either as a broadcaster or in sports information or perhaps both.
"I saw my son grow and mature, and I've kind of seen Logan do the same thing," McKinney said. "He's matured through our time together. I'm happy to help him on his trip through college and to get where he wants to be. It's kind of like raising another son in a small way, and I'm very proud of him."
Follow Ryan for more stories on Wyoming athletics on X at @By_RyanThorburn on Facebook at Wyoming Athletics and Instagram at wyoathletics. Also follow him at Pokes Insider at Gowyo.com/pokesinsider.
Don't just watch the game — change it. The most powerful way to support University of Wyoming student-athletes is by joining the Cowboy Joe Club. Your membership fuels scholarships, provides essential resources, and helps Cowboys and Cowgirls succeed both in the classroom and in competition. Your gift is not just support — it's access. As a member, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits that bring you closer to the action than ever before. Be a champion. Join our team. Visit CowboyJoeClub.com or call 307-766-6242.
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