Jalen Rose will soon co-host a new primetime, nationally-syndicated radio show on ESPN Radio.
It’s been fascinating for me to track former Indiana Pacers players, particularly from the 2000 Finals team. So many of them are successful in their chosen route … and a half-dozen of them went into sports broadcasting.
Austin Croshere, Mark Jackson, Reggie Miller, Chris Mullin, Jalen Rose. Then, there’s Antonio Davis, who wanted to be traded and was before the Finals season. He’s an analyst on ESPN.
Rose, a regular on ESPN/ABC’s coverage of NBA, has added to his responsibilities.
He’ll co-host a nationally-syndicated primetime radio show, Jalen & Jacoby, on ESPN Radio weekdays from 7-9 p.m. ET — beginning September 28.
Rose, who was with the Pacers from 1996-2002, improved his on-air presence while appearing on NBA Countdown and the B.S. Report with Bill Simmons. He doesn’t hold back and is a nice mix of opinion, experience, and pop culture.
From ESPN:
Jalen & Jacoby, hosted by ESPN NBA analyst Jalen Rose and Grantland writer, podcaster and senior producer David Jacoby, will launch as a national ESPN Radio show after premiering in 2011 as a Grantland podcast and will broadcast out of the Grantland studio in Los Angeles. The show highlights the chemistry between Rose and Jacoby as they break down the latest news in sports and pop culture with humor, intelligence and perspective that only a former NBA star and longtime ESPN producer can provide.
“Jalen and David are all rising stars in the audio space,” said Mo Davenport, senior vice president, ESPN Audio. “They appeal to a young demographic and their followings in the digital space are phenomenal. Adding them to our already impressive stable of ESPN Radio hosts gives us a powerful and diverse weekday lineup.”
Rose, a former NBA star who joined ESPN in 2007, is a regular contributor to the network’s NBA coverage and is a studio analyst on the Kia NBA Countdown show. He will continue in his role on Countdown. Jacoby joined ESPN in 1999 as an intern, then went on to create and produce several ESPN shows, including SportsNation, and has been responsible for developing and producing all of Grantland’s audio and video content since the launch of the site in 2011.
“We truly appreciate the opportunity to GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT five days a week on our new ESPN radio show,” said Rose. “After winning the Academy of Podcasters Awards in July for best sports podcast this year, our fans can expect a radio show like no other.”