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Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson
Birth Date:28 May 1985
Birth Place:Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:Hofstra University
Eastern University
Known For:Radio, television, journalism
Years Active:1997–present
Occupation:Sportswriter, journalist, columnist, sports analyst, editor, podcast host

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

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-12-09 . Scoop B Radio #SCOOPBRADIO Brandon Robinson on Apple Podcasts . 2024-04-28 . Apple Podcasts . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2016-12-17 . Brandon Robinson talks journalism, being a mentor and Scoop B Radio . 2024-04-28 . rollingout.com . en-US.
  3. Web site: White . Omari . 2020-08-05 . Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson on How He's Becoming the Next Big Name NBA Insider . 2024-04-28 . www.one37pm.com . en.
  4. Web site: 2023-09-19 . Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson Out at Bally Sports . Barrett Media . 2024-04-28 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Bondurant . Jordan . February 8, 2022 . NBA Insider 'Scoop B' Robinson Joins Spotify Greenroom For Weekly Show . Barrett Media . April 28, 2024 . en-US .
  6. Web site: 2021-08-10 . Hoop Story #046: Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, National NBA Writer/Host Bally Sports Network . 2024-04-28 . LOCAL HOOPS . en.
  7. Web site: Fluhler . Scott . 2020-11-16 . Defining Yourself with #Credentialed Co-Founder Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson . 2024-04-28 . Society6 Blog . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2016-05-25 . Former Nets Radio Prodigy Brandon Robinson Catches on at CBS Sports . 2022-09-13 . Nothin' But Nets . en-US.
  9. Web site: 2023-09-27 . NBA insider Scoop B's insight on James Harden, Ben Simmons and upcoming season . 2024-04-28 . rollingout.com . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2018-02-02 . Alumni Spotlight: Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson . 2022-09-13 . The Waltonian . en-US.
  11. Web site: 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 . 2023-07-31 . Footwear News . en-US.
  12. Web site: Two Decades and Counting: A Career Retrospective of Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson. Fansided . November 25, 2017. May 17, 2018. en-US.
  13. Web site: Rzeppa . Brian . May 25, 2016 . Former Nets Radio Prodigy Brandon Robinson Catches on at CBS Sports . October 8, 2016 . Nothin' But Nets.
  14. Web site: Avery Johnson Jr Switches Schools, Excited for New Scenery. Slam magazine. October 19, 2013. January 18, 2016. en-US.
  15. Web site: Posts by Brandon Robinson. The Source. October 8, 2016.
  16. Contributor Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson. Billboard. October 8, 2016. November 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161123224113/http://www.billboard.com/author/7461977. dead.
  17. Web site: Brandon Robinson, Author at RESPECT.. Respect.. October 8, 2016.
  18. Web site: Interview: Carmelo Anthony Talks Knicks, Prince & Soccer. Vibe. October 30, 2016. May 6, 2016.
  19. Web site: Full Court Pressed: Jalen Rose Goes Off Court and Gets Personal. Ebony. July 22, 2016. October 8, 2016.
  20. Web site: Sports Journalist, Brandon Robinson offers tips to crafting a journalism career. 7th & Lotus. 29 January 2016 . May 17, 2018.
  21. Web site: Controversy to Contender: Isiah Thomas and the New York Liberty Look to Change Perceptions. Complex. October 30, 2016.
  22. Web site: Michael Jordan's agent tries to set record straight on original Nike deal. ESPN. May 4, 2016. October 30, 2016.
  23. Web site: LATE ESPN ANCHOR STUART SCOTT MEMORIALIZED AT NBA ALL STAR CELEBRITY GAME IN NYC. All Sports Everything. February 19, 2015 . May 17, 2018.
  24. Web site: Allah . Sha Be . 2017-02-28 . Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson Credits The Source Magazine For Bolstering His Journalism Career - The Source . 2024-04-28 . en-US.
  25. Web site: ENSPIRE . Team . 2022-10-17 . Scoop B Preps for New Season of Spotify Show - ENSPIRE . 2024-04-28 . en-US.
  26. Web site: Raj . Sunil Sunder . Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson Details Compelling Journey Into The World Of Covering The NBA • In The Zone Sports Lifestyle & Culture . 8 December 2020 . 2021-10-13 . en-US.
  27. Web site: 2016-01-29. Sports Journalist, Brandon Robinson offers tips to crafting a journalism career. 2021-10-13. 7thandLotus. en-US.
  28. Web site: Posts by Brandon Robinson. Basketball Society. May 21, 2018.
  29. Web site: Heltman. Russ. 2021-05-20. Scoop B Joins Bally Sports As National NBA Insider. 2021-10-13. Barrett Media. en-US.
  30. Web site: From Alligator Shoes to Whole Foods: Watching One Harlem Corner Over 28 Years. New York Mag. 13 July 2017 . May 21, 2018.
  31. Web site: Ennette . Frederick . 2021-05-19 . Former Nets Child Prodigy Gets Opportunity To Live Out His Dream . 2024-04-28 . Heavy.com . en-US.