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Jon Rothstein | |
|---|---|
| Education | Ithaca College |
| Occupation | Sports reporter |
| Employer(s) | CBS Sports FanDuel |
| Known for | College Basketball March Madness |
Jon Rothstein is an American sports writer and reporter for CBS Sports.[1] He covers men's college basketball and has been with CBS since 2010.[1] He has also been a content creator with FanDuel since 2022.[1]
Early life
Rothstein grew up in Mahopac, New York.[2] His mother, Andrea, was a special education teacher, and his father, Barry, was a guidance counselor.[2] Rothstein credits his father with spurring his passion for college basketball.[2]
He studied sports media at Ithaca College,[3] and interned for YES Network while still in college.[2] Ithaca has recently recognized Rothstein as a distinguished alumnus in sports.[1]
Career
In 2004, despite having no connections in the sports industry, Rothstein won a contest and was able to do some on-air reporting for ESPN Radio in New York City.[2] He also made money cold-calling for a mortgage company, and eventually saved enough money to buy a once-weekly radio slot on a small New Rochelle radio station.[2] He struggled to sell ads for the show, but eventually received a job offer at MSG Network in 2007. He moved to CBS Sports in 2010.[2]
Rothstein is well-known for his networking skills and his pithy, unique tweeting style.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "ABOUT ME". College Hoops Today. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Williams, Justin (2025-03-12). "He's college basketball's ultimate insider — with catchphrases. But is Jon Rothstein in on the bit?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Paramount Press Express | CBS Sports | Talent/Production". www.paramountpressexpress.com. Retrieved 2025-03-20.