New Orleans - The New Orleans Hornets announced that Bob Licht will take over the duties as the team's television play-by-play announcer and that Sean Kelley will be the team's new radio play-by-play voice.

"Bob has been an important part of the Hornets organization for nearly a decade and his energy, passion and knowledge for the game will make our broadcasts on Cox Sports Television even more enjoyable for our fans," said Hornets Chief Marketing Officer Tim McDougall. "Sean has done an outstanding job for us as a studio host and back-up announcer over the last three seasons, so we're excited to have him take over the radio play-by-play duties on WODT and WRNO."

Licht had served as the team's radio play-by-play voice for the past nine seasons (including the last three in New Orleans) and had also done occasional work in a fill-in role on Hornets television broadcasts during the past six seasons. Joining Licht behind the microphone will be color analyst Gil McGregor and sideline reporter Jordy Hultberg.

"I'm excited about taking on a new challenge with the Hornets," said Licht. "I think it's a natural progression for me after nine seasons on the radio and the fact that I've known and worked with Gil for nearly two decades will definitely help make this an easier transition to television."

Licht, a 29-year broadcast veteran, has a varied résumé that includes five seasons as the play-by-play voice of the WNBA's Charlotte Sting and co-host of the Hornets and Sting monthly TV magazine shows. He also has an extensive background in professional baseball the as play-by-play voice for Triple-A Charlotte Knights in 1996 and 1997, the Double-A Carolina Mudcats from 1990-1995 and the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs in 1980. Licht was named the Southern League's broadcaster of the year in 1995.

"We are excited to have Bob join our Hornets telecasts on Cox Sports Television on a full-time basis" said CST Head Rod Mickler. "Bob, Gil and Jordy will make a dynamic and compelling broadcast team."

Kelley had worked as the Hornets' primary studio host and had had also done occasional work in a fill-in role on Hornets radio broadcasts for the past two seasons. He is best know in New Orleans for serving as the voice of the Tulane Green Wave since 2002, providing the play-by-play call for Tulane football, basketball and baseball. Kelley will partner with Gerry Vaillancourt, who will continue to provide color analysis on Hornets radio broadcasts.

"I've thoroughly enjoyed the work I've done with the Hornets over the last two seasons and the opportunity to call all 82 games is a dream come true," said Kelley. "I'm proud to take over for Bob and I'm looking forward to working on a full-time basis with Gerry, both of whom have been instrumental in helping me hone my skills as an NBA broadcaster."

In addition to his work with the Hornets and Tulane, Kelley has worked in a fill-in role for New Orleans Zephyrs radio broadcasts, as the play-by-play voice of the University of Missouri baseball, as studio host for the Missouri Tiger Radio Network and as the play-by-voice of Southern Illinois University baseball and women's basketball.