Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson | |
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Born | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | May 28, 1985
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Hofstra University Eastern University |
Occupation(s) | Sportswriter, journalist, columnist, sports analyst, editor, podcast host |
Years active | 1997–present |
Known for | Radio, television, journalism |
Website | scoopb |
Brandon Robinson, known professionally as Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, is an American Television Host, Executive Producer, Sportswriter & NBA Insider.[1][2] He is also the Co-Founder of Scoop B Radio, a media, marketing and production entity.[3] As a journalist, he's had stops as a host at Spotify, a columnist at CBS and a television analyst at Bally Sports Network.[4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Born in Newark, New Jersey, Robinson grew up in both Essex County, New Jersey and in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.[6][7] He is an alum of Don Bosco Preparatory High School, where he was sports editor of the Ironman newspaper. He completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Eastern University and graduated with a master's degree in journalism from Hofstra University.[8][9] He was sports editor of Eastern's Waltonian newspaper and public address announcer of Eastern's soccer, volleyball, basketball and lacrosse teams.[10][11]
Career
[edit]Robinson began his career at the age of 12, co-hosting Nets Slammin' Planet on the now-defunct Radio AAHS (later AAHS World Radio).[12][13]
Over the years, Robinson contributed as a writer to sports and entertainment magazines such as Regal Sports Radio's D & Davis Show, Slam magazine,[14] The Source,[15] Billboard,[16] CBS Local Sports, Respect.,[17] Vibe,[18] Jet, Ebony.[19] He's appeared regularly as a sports contributor on television and radio programming, including Sirius XM radio Arise News, Complex and ESPN.[20][21][22]
After leaving The Source in 2015, he hosted a sports show on CBS Radio called Brown and Scoop and also served as a sports columnist for the network.[23][24]
Robinson became the Managing Editor & Columnist at Respect Magazine where his writing tackled the intersection of sports, entertainment, lifestyle and politics.[25] In March 2018, he became a senior writer at Basketball Society. He also contributed to Heavy as a senior sports writer.[26][27][28]
In May 2021, he joined Bally Sports Network as a National NBA Insider.[29]
Robinson's interest in sports began in the 1990s while working in his family's shoe businesses, Men's Walker and The Athlete’s Foot,[30] in Harlem, New York City.[31]
References
[edit]- ^ "Scoop B Radio | #SCOOPBRADIO | Brandon Robinson on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. 2023-12-09. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Brandon Robinson talks journalism, being a mentor and Scoop B Radio". rollingout.com. 2016-12-17. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ White, Omari (2020-08-05). "Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson on How He's Becoming the Next Big Name NBA Insider". www.one37pm.com. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson Out at Bally Sports". Barrett Media. 2023-09-19. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ Bondurant, Jordan (February 8, 2022). "NBA Insider 'Scoop B' Robinson Joins Spotify Greenroom For Weekly Show". Barrett Media. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Hoop Story #046: Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, National NBA Writer/Host Bally Sports Network". LOCAL HOOPS. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ Fluhler, Scott (2020-11-16). "Defining Yourself with #Credentialed Co-Founder Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson". Society6 Blog. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Former Nets Radio Prodigy Brandon Robinson Catches on at CBS Sports". Nothin' But Nets. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ "NBA insider Scoop B's insight on James Harden, Ben Simmons and upcoming season". rollingout.com. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Alumni Spotlight: Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson". The Waltonian. 2018-02-02. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ Verry, Peter (2020-08-03). "NBA Insider Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson Talks Family History in the Shoe Business and if COVID-19 Will End the NBA Season Early". Footwear News. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "Two Decades and Counting: A Career Retrospective of Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson". Fansided. November 25, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ Rzeppa, Brian (May 25, 2016). "Former Nets Radio Prodigy Brandon Robinson Catches on at CBS Sports". Nothin' But Nets. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Avery Johnson Jr Switches Schools, Excited for New Scenery". Slam magazine. October 19, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
- ^ "Posts by Brandon Robinson". The Source. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Contributor Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 23, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Brandon Robinson, Author at RESPECT". Respect. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Interview: Carmelo Anthony Talks Knicks, Prince & Soccer". Vibe. May 6, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "Full Court Pressed: Jalen Rose Goes Off Court and Gets Personal". Ebony. July 22, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Sports Journalist, Brandon Robinson offers tips to crafting a journalism career". 7th & Lotus. 29 January 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ "Controversy to Contender: Isiah Thomas and the New York Liberty Look to Change Perceptions". Complex. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "Michael Jordan's agent tries to set record straight on original Nike deal". ESPN. May 4, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "LATE ESPN ANCHOR STUART SCOTT MEMORIALIZED AT NBA ALL STAR CELEBRITY GAME IN NYC". All Sports Everything. February 19, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ Allah, Sha Be (2017-02-28). "Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson Credits The Source Magazine For Bolstering His Journalism Career - The Source". Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ ENSPIRE, Team (2022-10-17). "Scoop B Preps for New Season of Spotify Show - ENSPIRE". Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ Raj, Sunil Sunder (8 December 2020). "Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson Details Compelling Journey Into The World Of Covering The NBA • In The Zone | Sports Lifestyle & Culture". Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ "Sports Journalist, Brandon Robinson offers tips to crafting a journalism career". 7thandLotus. 2016-01-29. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ "Posts by Brandon Robinson". Basketball Society. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
- ^ Heltman, Russ (2021-05-20). "Scoop B Joins Bally Sports As National NBA Insider". Barrett Media. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ "From Alligator Shoes to Whole Foods: Watching One Harlem Corner Over 28 Years". New York Mag. 13 July 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
- ^ Ennette, Frederick (2021-05-19). "Former Nets Child Prodigy Gets Opportunity To Live Out His Dream". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2024-04-28.