Hall of Fame sportscaster Gary Bender, a graduate of Wichita State who earned his master’s in television and film from Kansas University, will retire at the end of this season, the Phoenix Suns announced on their website.

Bender will serve as a consultant to the KU Alumni Association and the Endowment Association.

Bender is in his 18th season calling Suns games. He also for several years was the voice of the Final Four on CBS, the Olympic Games, the Masters, pro football, Major League Baseball, KU basketball.