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Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson
Born (1985-05-28) May 28, 1985 (age 39)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
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, 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

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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

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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

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  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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