Walt Ferber Named Voice of the Aces

Walt Ferber Named Voice of the Aces

Ferber brings over 40 years of experience 

University of Evansville Director of Athletics Mark Spencer has announced that Hall of Fame broadcaster Walt Ferber will be the new Voice of the Aces this season.

He replaces Lance Wilkerson, who was promoted to Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development and External Operations in the middle of last season.

“We are extremely lucky to be able to attract such a great sports casting talent like Walt to replace such a recognizable voice as Lance” said Spencer. “Walt has a wealth of knowledge and experience and will do a great job representing the Purple Aces over the airwaves.”

“This is like a dream for me,” Ferber said.  “I have been in the business for 44 years and it always has been a dream of mine to call basketball games for one of the top programs in the country.  I appreciate the flexibility of WITZ for allowing me to pursue this opportunity.”

Ferber’s career in radio has spanned 44 years with the last 36 coming at WITZ in Jasper, Ind.  broadcasting a wide array of sports including: football, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, softball and baseball.  He began his career at WREY in New Albany in 1972.

The 2010 inductee into the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame was also the recipient of the Marv Bates Sportscaster of the Year Award, which is also given out by the ISSA.

A native of New Albany, Ferber graduated from New Albany High School in 1974.  He received his degree in Telecommunications and Business from Indiana University in 1978.