Duquesne Names Ron Everhart Radio Color Analyst
Former head coach Ron Everhart joins play-by-play announcer Darren Zaslau for the upcoming 111th season.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Basketball
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Duquesne University has appointed former head coach Ron Everhart as the men's basketball radio color analyst. He replaces Noah Buono, while Darren Zaslau takes over play-by-play duties following the passing of longtime announcer Ray Goss.
Why it matters
The change follows the death of Ray Goss in April 2026, who held the position for 58 seasons, and the departure of Noah Buono to pursue other opportunities. The new broadcast team aims to maintain continuity for listeners as the program enters its 111th season.
Ron Everhart compiled a 99-89 record during his six seasons at Duquesne, and 64-year-old Everhart will work alongside 31-year-old Darren Zaslau. The upcoming season marks the 111th year of the program.
The players
Ron Everhart
He is the new radio color analyst for Duquesne who previously served as the university's men's basketball head coach for six seasons.
Darren Zaslau
He is the new primary radio play-by-play announcer for Duquesne basketball games.
Ray Goss
He was the legendary play-by-play announcer for Duquesne basketball who served for 58 seasons until his death in April 2026.
Noah Buono
He served as the radio analyst for Duquesne basketball from 2020 to 2022.
Duquesne University
This is a private Catholic research university based in Pittsburgh that fields NCAA Division I men's basketball teams.
The details
Everhart and Zaslau are familiar partners, having previously collaborated on WPNT high school basketball telecasts. In cases where Everhart faces family obligations, Tim Benz and Ellis Cannon will serve as guest analysts on road games.
Timeline
March 1968: Ray Goss began his long career calling Duquesne games.
2006: Ron Everhart began his coaching tenure at Duquesne.
2012: Duquesne fired Ron Everhart as head coach.
April 2026: Longtime announcer Ray Goss died.
November 3, 2026: Duquesne opens the basketball season against Purdue Fort Wayne.
Season Trajectory
The hiring of Ron Everhart marks a significant transition for the broadcast booth as the program moves past the historic era defined by the 1968 NIT matchup and the multi-decade tenure of Ray Goss. This change shapes the narrative for the upcoming season as fans adjust to a new voice for the team.
Listeners can expect a shift in commentary style when the team opens its season on November 3 against Purdue Fort Wayne. The rotation of guest analysts during road games will provide a variation in broadcast perspectives for supporters throughout the schedule.
The takeaway
The appointment of a former coach as an analyst provides a unique tactical perspective for radio listeners during the broadcast. Maintaining continuity with familiar voices like Zaslau helps smooth the transition for fans following the loss of a long-standing announcer.
Further reading
For more on the team and its season, visit the Pittsburgh Basketball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TribLIVE.
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