Paul Keels, a Cincinnati native and Moeller High School graduate, has spent over 45 years establishing himself as one of Ohio's most distinguished sports broadcasters. After studying communications at Xavier University, Keels launched his career in 1979 as a news anchor and reporter for WLW Radio in Cincinnati.

Keels' broadcasting journey has taken him across major markets and prestigious programs. His play-by-play experience includes calling games for the NBA's Detroit Pistons (1980-1981), University of Michigan football and basketball (1981-1987), University of Cincinnati Bearcats (1988, 1994-1998), and Cincinnati Bengals (1996). He also served as the Bengals' preseason announcer on WKRC-TV (2000-2010) and worked Cincinnati Reds television broadcasts for Fox Sports Ohio in 2010.

Since 1998, Keels has been the beloved voice of Ohio State University football and men's basketball, serving as play-by-play announcer for the Ohio State Buckeyes Radio Network and WBNS Radio. His memorable calls have chronicled countless Buckeye triumphs, including the 2002 National Championship season he documented in his book "Tales from the Buckeye Championship Season."

Keels' excellence has earned widespread recognition, including six NSMA Ohio Broadcaster of the Year awards (2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2021, 2023) and induction into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2007. His versatile career has also included roles at WJR Radio in Detroit, UPI Radio Network in Washington DC, and hosting morning shows on WHIO Radio in Dayton.