Longtime Columbia sports anchor Chris Gervino will take over as the color analyst for Mizzou men's basketball games on the radio broadcasts this season, MU announced Thursday. Gervino replaces Gary Link, who was fired last month after calling Mizzou games since 1996.
Gervino has been the sports director of KOMU 8, Columbia's NBC affiliate, since 2000. The Mizzou graduate has been MU's radio sideline reporter for football games since 1992. He handled play-by-play duties for Mizzou men's basketball TV games on statewide broadcasts from 2000-2014.
"We're thrilled to have Chris work alongside Mike to provide Tiger fans a great experience this season," said Nick Garner, general manager for Learfield's Mizzou Sports Properties.