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Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson
File:NBA writer, Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson.jpg
BornMay 28, 1985
Newark, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
Alma materHofstra University
Eastern University
Occupation(s)Sportswriter, Journalist, Columnist, Sports analyst, Editor, Podcast host
Years active1997 - present
Known forradio, television, journalism
Websitescoopb.com

Brandon Robinson, known professionally as Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, is an American television host, personality, executive producer, podcaster & sportswriter who is currently an NBA Insider at Bally Sports Network. Robinson is mainly known for his time with CBS Sports Radio, where he was a radio host and sports columnist.[1][2]

Early life and education

As a child, he attended the Bruce Beck and Ian Eagle Sports Broadcasting Camp. He is an alum of Don Bosco Preparatory High School,[3] where he was sports editor of the Ironman newspaper.[4]

He completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Eastern University[4] and graduated with a master's degree in journalism from Hofstra University.[5] He was sports editor of Eastern's Waltonian newspaper and public address announcer of Eastern's soccer, volleyball, basketball and lacrosse teams.[6]

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).[7][5]

Over the years, Robinson contributed as a writer to sports and entertainment magazines such as Regal Sports Radio's D & Davis Show,[8] Slam magazine,[9] The Source,[10] Billboard,[11] CBS Local Sports,[12] Respect.,[13] Vibe,[14] Jet,[15] Ebony.[16] He's appeared regularly as a sports contributor on television and radio programming, including Sirius XM radio Arise News, Complex and ESPN.[17][18][19][20]

The Source magazine

At The Source, he notably covered Adam Silver's banning of former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling.[21][22]

In 9 days, he crowdfunded $2,370 through GoFundMe to fly to New Orleans to cover the 2014 NBA All Star Game after The Source refused to cover his travel costs.[23]

Arise News

Robinson covered topical issues in U.S. sports like the death of ESPN's Stuart Scott[24] and Ray Rice's domestic violence suspension by the NFL.[25]

CBS

Hosted Brown and Scoop, was a columnist at CBS Local Sports and CBS Sports Radio.[26] His reporting has been the source of several major sports stories like Kobe Bryant[27] and his rifts with former Los Angeles Lakers teammates. Ben Carson[28] also opened up to Robinson about his issues with dishonest journalists. Robinson's reporting has been seen on media television shows such as TMZ Sports.[29][30][31]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban shared with Robinson that the Mavericks paid Dirk Nowitzki more than he asked for during NBA's free agency in 2016.[32]

RESPECT magazine

As managing editor and columnist of Respect. magazine, his writing tackled the intersection of sports, entertainment, lifestyle and politics. He has written about media's fascination with O. J. Simpson and Donald Trump.[33]

Basketball Society

He was named senior writer of Basketball Society, March 2018.[34][35][36]

On September 17, 2018, he reported a source was adamant that Kevin Durant was headed to the LA Lakers the following season to team up with LeBron James and eventually take over the team.[37] He previously made waves by reporting Kobe Bryant had interest in playing in the Big 3 in 2019, a report which was quickly refuted by Bryant's team.[38]

Robinson accurately predicted that LeBron James would join the Los Angeles Lakers during NBA free agency, summer 2018.[39][40][41][42]

He reported that Kobe Bryant would play in Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz's BIG3.[43]

Personal life

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,[44] in Harlem, New York City.[45]

He was diagnosed with alopecia areata in 2016.

Robinson is a humanities lecturer at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, New Jersey[46] and a visiting professor at Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication in Athens, Ohio[47]

References

  1. ^ "After Hours with Amy Lawrence - Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, RESPECT Magazine NBA Columnist". CBS Sports Radio. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "Syracuse Orange: Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson interview". Inside The Loudhouse. December 14, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  3. ^ "Syracuse Orange: Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson interview". Inside the Loudhouse. December 14, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Brandon Robinson '08 Catches on at CBS Sports". Eastern University. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Rzeppa, Brian (May 25, 2016). "Former Nets Radio Prodigy Brandon Robinson Catches on at CBS Sports". Nothin' But Nets. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  6. ^ Webb, Abigail (April 3, 2018). "Alumni Spotlight: Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson". The Waltonian. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  7. ^ "Two Decades and Counting: A Career Retrospective of Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson". Fansided. November 25, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  8. ^ "LISTEN: NBA LOTTERY HOPEFUL JOSH JACKSON TALKS UP HIS MOM WITH SCOOP B". Regal Radio. May 15, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  9. ^ "Avery Johnson Jr Switches Schools, Excited for New Scenery". Slam magazine. October 19, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  10. ^ "Posts by Brandon Robinson". The Source. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  11. ^ "Contributor Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 23, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  12. ^ "Brandon Robinson". CbsLocal.com. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  13. ^ "Brandon Robinson, Author at RESPECT". Respect. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  14. ^ "Interview: Carmelo Anthony Talks Knicks, Prince & Soccer". Vibe. May 6, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  15. ^ "2014 NBA Draft Fashion Overview with Clarence Jones and Michael Duru". Jet. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  16. ^ "Full Court Pressed: Jalen Rose Goes Off Court and Gets Personal". Ebony. July 22, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  17. ^ "CATCH SCOOP B'S NATIONAL RADIO DEBUT TODAY!". Regal Radio. December 15, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  18. ^ "Sports Journalist, Brandon Robinson offers tips to crafting a journalism career". 7th & Lotus. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  19. ^ "Controversy to Contender: Isiah Thomas and the New York Liberty Look to Change Perceptions". Complex. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  20. ^ "Michael Jordan's agent tries to set record straight on original Nike deal". ESPN. May 4, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  21. ^ "He's Scoop, He Scores,the Journey of Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson". Front Office Sports. Retrieved August 19, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  22. ^ "SOURCE SPORTS QUESTIONS THE NBA COMMISSIONER ABOUT THE FUTURE OF CLIPPERS ADVERTISERS AT DONALD STERLING PRESSER". The Source. April 30, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  23. ^ Nero, Charmaine. "Crowdfunding Helps Journalists Cover NBA All-Star Weekend". All Digitocracy. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  24. ^ "LATE ESPN ANCHOR STUART SCOTT MEMORIALIZED AT NBA ALL STAR CELEBRITY GAME IN NYC". All Sports Everything. February 19, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  25. ^ "WATCH: Shana Renee and Brandon Robinson discuss Ray Rice Fallout on Arise TV". All Sports Everything. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  26. ^ "Brown And Scoop". CBS Sports Radio. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  27. ^ Mutoni, Marcel (January 26, 2016). "Samaki Walker Says Kobe Bryant Sucker-Punched Him Over a $100 Debt". SLAM. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  28. ^ Scott, Eugene (June 29, 2016). "Ben Carson: My mother probably would have shot 'dishonest' reporters". CNN. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  29. ^ "Kobe Bryant -- PUNCHED ME OVER $100 IN '02 ... Ex-Teammate Says". TMZ. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  30. ^ "Ex-Laker Samaki Walker: Kobe Bryant Sucker Punched Me Over $100". CBSSports.com. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  31. ^ "Samaki Walker says Kobe punched him over $100". Cbssports.com. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  32. ^ "Mavericks Paid Dirk Nowitzki More Than He Asked For In Free Agency". RealGM. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  33. ^ Headd, DuShuan (April 5, 2018). "Writer Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson discusses his career in the media during "90 Minutes" talk". Ohio University. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  34. ^ Buford, Landon (April 3, 2018). "Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson Talks Transitioning From RESPECT.MAG to Basketball Society & What's Next For Scoop B Radio". The Hype Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  35. ^ "Posts by Brandon Robinson". Basketball Society. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  36. ^ Rooney, Kyle (June 29, 2018). "LeBron James Opts Out Of Cavs Contract, Becomes Free Agent". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  37. ^ @ScoopB (September 17, 2018). "Spoke to a source today who confirmed Kevin Durant will be a LA Laker next year. "Just like LeBron planned his mo…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  38. ^ "Kobe Bryant not planning to play in BIG3 league next year". NBA.com. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  39. ^ Axelrod, Ben (June 26, 2018). "Report: Space Jam 2 trailer to launch after LeBron James' free agency announcement". WKYC. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  40. ^ Ridgely, Charlie (July 2, 2018). "Report: Why the LeBron James 'Space Jam 2' Trailer Didn't Release". Comic Book. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  41. ^ Robinson, Brandon (June 28, 2018). "Scoop B: LeBron James joining the Los Angeles Lakers is about basketball, brand and legacy". Basketball Society. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  42. ^ Smith, Kayce (June 26, 2018). "The Internet Said Lebron James Will Announce Where He's Signing With A 'Space Jam 2' Trailer". Barstool Sports. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  43. ^ Irwin, Anthony (August 21, 2018). "Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant might come out of retirement ... to play in BIG 3 League". SBNation. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  44. ^ "From Alligator Shoes to Whole Foods: Watching One Harlem Corner Over 28 Years". New York Mag. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  45. ^ "He's Scoop, He Scores, the Journey of Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson". Front Office Sports. Retrieved August 19, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  46. ^ title=CATCH SCOOP B’S NATIONAL RADIO DEBUT TODAY!|url=https://weareregalradio.com/2013/12/15/catch-scoop-bs-national-radio-debut-today/%7Cwebsite=Regal Radio|access-date=September 12, 2021|date=December 15, 2013 }}
  47. ^ title=Writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson discusses his career in the media during “90 Minutes” talk|url=https://www.ohio.edu/news/archive/stories_17-18_04_scoop-robinson-talk.cfm%7Cwebsite=Ohio News|access-date=September 12, 2021|date=April 5, 2018 }}
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