Barrett Cohen appointed PA announcer for Xavier Musketeers basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Barrett Cohen has been named the new public address announcer for Xavier Musketeers men's basketball, replacing Herb Bauer after his 40-year tenure. Cohen, who has deep ties to the program dating back to his childhood, expressed excitement about the opportunity and the legacy he aims to uphold. He plans to reach out to Bauer to understand his successful connection with Xavier fans and hopes to continue that tradition in his own way. In addition to this new role, Cohen will also remain the PA announcer for Moeller football and serve as the director of community engagement for the school.
- •Cohen replaces Herb Bauer, who retired after 40 years.
- •Cohen's history with Xavier stems from childhood visits.
- •He currently announces for Moeller football as well.
- •Cohen aims to connect with fans like Bauer did.
- •Cohen has prior experience chasing a MLB announcing job.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Barrett Cohen becomes the new PA voice of Xavier Musketeers basketball
"As a child, Barrett Cohen watched Xavier games through a Cincinnati Gardens window. Now, he'll replace Herb Bauer as the Musketeers' PA announcer.
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