Tom Leach Steps Up for NCAA Tournament Broadcasts

0:00On March 22nd, Tom Leach, the radio voice for University of Kentucky basketball, stepped up big time during the first round of the NCAA Tournament in St. Louis. He handled play-by-play for his Wildcats game and then two more national broadcasts on Westwood One Radio. The networts regular announcer lost his voice after the daytime games, so they reached out to Leach at his hotel with just 90 minutes notice. He jumped in without hesitation to cover the evening sessions. Kentucky fans have long praised Leach for his shark calls, like the one on a dramatic buzzer-beater earlier in the tournament. His skills shone through again, earning nods from listeners nationwide. Leach tackled Purdue's solid win over Queens University, and then Miami's matchup against Missouri, even with a lively crowd cheering for the home state team he adapted quickly despite limited prep time. These clutch moments highlight why Leach remains a go-to talent for high stakes college hoops coverage, keeping the action alive for fans everywhere.