In the 16th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Travis Demers joins the podcast to discuss his time as an NBA broadcaster and more.
Demers is the voice of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. Out of the Western Conference, Demers is responsible for play-by-play duties for all home and road games during the season. On occasion, Demers will fill in as the television play-by-play broadcaster for the Blazers.
In other stops in the Pacific Northwest, Demers called games for the University of Portland, Hillsboro Hops, and OSAA. In addition, Demers hosted shows for SiriusXM College Sports Nation and NBC Sports Northwest. Demers holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcasting from Long Island University.
Follow Demers on Twitter (X) - @travisdemers
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