Gary Cohen is a play-by-play announcer for NCAA Basketball and the NCAA Tournament on the Westwood One Radio Network.
A native of Queens, New York, Cohen has spent a quarter century with the New York Mets organization and is currently the television voice of the team on SNY. Prior to joining SNY, Cohen was a member of the Mets’ WFAN Radio team for 17 years.
In addition to his work with the Mets, Cohen has been the radio voice for Seton Hall University since 2003 and served in the same capacity for St. John’s University basketball from from 1995-2002. Cohen also called Olympic hockey for CBS Radio (now Westwood One Sports) in 1992, 1994 and 1998.
A graduate of Columbia University, Cohen lives in Connecticut with his wife, Lynn, their children Trevor, Kira, Jess, Jaclyn and Zach and their dogs Wryly, Cubby and Angie.
Gary Cohen's Posts
CAA Championship Highlights: Hofstra headed to tourney for 1st time since 2001
WASHINGTON, DC – For the first time in nearly two decades, Hofstra is headed to the NCAA Tournament. The Pride defeated Northeastern 70-61 on Monday night to capture the CAA title and secure a first bid since… Read More »
MAAC Championship Highlights: Iona tops Monmouth for fourth straight MAAC tourney title
ALBANY, NY – For the sixth time in the last eight years, the Iona Gaels are headed to the NCAA Tournament after an 81-60 victory over Monmouth in the MAAC Championship Game on Monday night. Gary Cohen and Robbie Hummel called the action on Westwood One Sports. Read More »
College Basketball Highlights: Florida State stomps Syracuse 80-62
SYRACUSE, NY – Terance Mann scored 22 points and grabbed 9 rebounds as Florida State dominated Syracuse in an 80-62 win on Tuesday night at the Carrier Dome. Gary Cohen and Steve Lappas called the action on Westwood One Sports. Read More »
NCAA Tournament Elite 8 Recap: Villanova tops Texas Tech 71-59
BOSTON, MA – Top-seeded Villanova rode five players scoring double digits to advance to their 2nd Final Four in three years with a 71-59 victory over Texas Tech. The Wildcats overcame a hot start by the Red Raiders, who led by 9-1 at one point, to lead at halftime and… Read More »
NCAA Tournament Nightly Recap: Top seeds take care of business as #1’s Kansas, Villanova advance
OMAHA, NE – After a night that saw #9 Kansas State, #11 Loyola-Chicago and #9 Florida State advance to the Elite 8, the top seeds of the Midwest and East regions returned to form Friday as #1 seeds Kansas and Villanova dispatched #5’s Clemson and West Virginia, respectively. In the… Read More »
MAAC Championship Highlights: Iona wins third straight title
ALBANY, NY – For the third straight year and fifth time in the past seven, Iona is heading to the NCAA Tournament. The Gaels topped Fairfield 83-71 on Monday night to capture the MAAC title. Gary Cohen and Jim Jackson had the call on Westwood One. Read More »
Elite 8 Highlights: Maye’s heroics lift North Carolina to second straight Final Four
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Luke Maye’s jumper with .3 seconds left on the clock gave top-seeded North Carolina a 75-73 win over second-seeded Kentucky in the South Regional Final on Sunday evening. With the win, North Carolina has secured a Final Four appearance for the second consecutive season. Maye finished with a… Read More »
