Whether you're a fan, alum, parent or student, you can catch the action of Radford men's and women's basketball all season long, home or away, on the
Radford University Basketball Radio Network!
The Broadcasts
Men's Basketball
Local fans can catch the action of men's basketball on the Radford University Basketball Radio Network's flagship station, 107.1 FM WPSK, available worldwide on
RadfordAthletics.com. Play-by-play announcer and "Voice of the Highlanders"
Rick Watson and analyst
Jeff Kleppin provide the call, beginning with the "Highlanders Warm Up to Tip Off Preview Show," which airs 30 minutes prior to game time. Along with the live game action, fans can tune in during both the pre-and post-game shows to hear insight and comments from Radford men's basketball coach
Brad Greenberg. Information on games not heard on the Network flagship can be found at RadfordAthletics.com.
Women's Basketball
Every game of the Radford women's basketball season can be heard locally on the network's AM affiliate, Timeless AM 1460 WRAD, as well as anywhere on RadfordAthletics.com. Women's basketball play-by-play announcer Patrick Reed calls the action, beginning 30 minutes prior to the tip with the "Highlanders Warm Up to Tip Off Preview Show." In both the pre-and post-game shows, fans can get the inside scoop from Radford women's basketball coach Tajama Ngongba.
Listening Online
Every game, home or away, men's or women's, can be heard for FREE at RadfordAthletics.com. To listen, click on the links on the Radford athletic home page calendar, or the individual team pages.
Fans can now listen to the Radford University Basketball Radio Network on Windows Media Player.
Men's Basketball Talent
Rick Watson
At the forefront of the Network is the "Voice of the Highlanders", Rick Watson. Watson, who serves as the athletic department's director of radio broadcasting, is in his tenth year as the play-by-play voice for all men's basketball games. In 2009-10, Watson will also team up with head coach Brad Greenberg to host the weekly Coaches' Call-in Show on SuperSports 101.7 FM. Watson was on the call as Radford made its run through the 2009 Big South Tournament, and described the action of the his alma mater's second appearance in the NCAA Tournament last March. A 1991 graduate of Radford's School of Communications, Watson is also the host of Big Dog Sports Talk, a successful radio call-in show in the New River Valley. He and his wife Tracy reside in Riner, Va. with their three children, Stephanie, Ryan and Ben.
Jeff Kleppin
Color analyst Jeff Kleppin forms the other half of the men's basketball broadcasting team. This will mark the eighth year he has served as color analyst. Kleppin has worked with Radford athletics and Highlander basketball in several capacities since his graduation with a degree in journalism in 1985. He also holds a Master's Degree in athletic administration from Virginia Tech. Kleppin is also the general manager of The Hill Golf Course in Blacksburg, Va. He lives in Radford with his wife Kathy and their four children, Makena, Carlee, Chet and Anna.
Women's Basketball Talent
Patrick Reed
Patrick Reed enters his second season with the Network as the voice of Radford women's basketball. In addition to handling play-by-play on the network, Reed also serves the university in the role of assistant director of athletic communications, the public address announcer at many of Radford's home athletic events, and as the voice of Highlanders baseball on RadfordAthletics.com. Along with regular women's basketball and baseball duties, Reed called the all of the action for the Big South Network's coverage of the 2009 conference softball and volleyball tournaments. A native of Roanoke, Reed is a graduate of James Madison University’s School of Media Arts & Design.
Network History
In 1988, Radford University became one of the first NCAA Division I schools to bring its basketball broadcasts in-house. In the process, the University became a pioneer in college sports broadcasting, and created the foundation which helped establish the Radford Sports Network as a leader in collegiate sports broadcasting. Today, the Sports Network is still one of the most respected programs in the region. In addition, the Network has been the starting point for several well-respected voice talents, including Wes Durham, current voice of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, and David Hunziker, current voice of the Oklahoma State Cowboys.