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.[26] He also contributed to Heavy as a senior sports writer.[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

  1. ^ "Scoop B Radio | #SCOOPBRADIO | Brandon Robinson on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. December 9, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "Brandon Robinson talks journalism, being a mentor and Scoop B Radio". rollingout.com. December 17, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  3. ^ White, Omari (August 5, 2020). "Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson on How He's Becoming the Next Big Name NBA Insider". www.one37pm.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson Out at Bally Sports". Barrett Media. September 19, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. ^ Bondurant, Jordan (February 8, 2022). "NBA Insider 'Scoop B' Robinson Joins Spotify Greenroom For Weekly Show". Barrett Media. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Hoop Story #046: Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, National NBA Writer/Host Bally Sports Network". LOCAL HOOPS. August 10, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  7. ^ Fluhler, Scott (November 16, 2020). "Defining Yourself with #Credentialed Co-Founder Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson". Society6 Blog. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "Former Nets Radio Prodigy Brandon Robinson Catches on at CBS Sports". Nothin' But Nets. May 25, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  9. ^ "NBA insider Scoop B's insight on James Harden, Ben Simmons and upcoming season". rollingout.com. September 27, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "Alumni Spotlight: Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson". The Waltonian. February 2, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  11. ^ Verry, Peter (August 3, 2020). "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 July 31, 2023.
  12. ^ "Two Decades and Counting: A Career Retrospective of Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson". Fansided. November 25, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  13. ^ Rzeppa, Brian (May 25, 2016). "Former Nets Radio Prodigy Brandon Robinson Catches on at CBS Sports". Nothin' But Nets. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  14. ^ "Avery Johnson Jr Switches Schools, Excited for New Scenery". Slam magazine. October 19, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  15. ^ "Posts by Brandon Robinson". The Source. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  16. ^ "Contributor Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 23, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  17. ^ "Brandon Robinson, Author at RESPECT". Respect. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  18. ^ "Interview: Carmelo Anthony Talks Knicks, Prince & Soccer". Vibe. May 6, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  19. ^ "Full Court Pressed: Jalen Rose Goes Off Court and Gets Personal". Ebony. July 22, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  20. ^ "Sports Journalist, Brandon Robinson offers tips to crafting a journalism career". 7th & Lotus. January 29, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  21. ^ "Controversy to Contender: Isiah Thomas and the New York Liberty Look to Change Perceptions". Complex. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  22. ^ "Michael Jordan's agent tries to set record straight on original Nike deal". ESPN. May 4, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  23. ^ "LATE ESPN ANCHOR STUART SCOTT MEMORIALIZED AT NBA ALL STAR CELEBRITY GAME IN NYC". All Sports Everything. February 19, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  24. ^ Allah, Sha Be (February 28, 2017). "Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson Credits The Source Magazine For Bolstering His Journalism Career - The Source". Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  25. ^ ENSPIRE, Team (October 17, 2022). "Scoop B Preps for New Season of Spotify Show - ENSPIRE". Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  26. ^ "basketballsocietyonline.com". basketballsocietyonline.com (in German). Archived from the original on February 28, 2025. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  27. ^ Raj, Sunil Sunder (December 8, 2020). "Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson Details Compelling Journey Into The World Of Covering The NBA • In The Zone | Sports Lifestyle & Culture". Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  28. ^ "Sports Journalist, Brandon Robinson offers tips to crafting a journalism career". 7thandLotus. January 29, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  29. ^ Heltman, Russ (May 20, 2021). "Scoop B Joins Bally Sports As National NBA Insider". Barrett Media. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  30. ^ "From Alligator Shoes to Whole Foods: Watching One Harlem Corner Over 28 Years". New York Mag. July 13, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  31. ^ Ennette, Frederick (May 19, 2021). "Former Nets Child Prodigy Gets Opportunity To Live Out His Dream". Heavy.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
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