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On Monday, longtime Voice of the Troy Trojans, Barry McKnight, was named a finalist for the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) Alabama Sportscaster of the Year.

McKnight is joined by UAB Sports Network’s David Crane, CBS 42’s Dee Jackson, WVTM’s Ryan Hennessey and WKRG’s Simone Eli as finalists for the award, which will be presented at the NSMA’s 65th Awards Weekend and National Convention in North Carolina June 28-30, 2025.

McKnight has been the lead announcer for Troy Athletics, on radio and ESPN+ broadcasts, since 2002, as well as being a staple on sports radio in the Montgomery area since 1997. McKnight has won numerous broadcasting awards from the likes of the Alabama Broadcasters Association, Associated Press and more. He commentates for virtually all sports at Troy, including football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball and soccer.

In addition to his work on radio and with Troy Athletics, McKnight has called games for Auburn Baseball, minor league baseball and others in the past. Some of the awards he’s already captured include the AP Award for Broadcast Excellence, AP Play-by-Play Broadcaster of the Year and the Sun Belt Conference Broadcaster of the Year.