MONCTON NB: ATLANTIC SLAM are pleased to introduce the broadcast crew for
this years NCAA D1 tournament to be held November 17,18, 19 at the Avenir
Center in Moncton NB. Canada, to be viewed on ESPN+
Rod Black – Host / Play by Play - Rod Black’s knowledge, versatility, and
enthusiasm have earned him a reputation as one of Canada’s most recognized
and distinguished sportscasters. He is a consummate professional who displays
passion and excitement in all that he does. In his 40 years as a sports journalist,
Rod has been involved with a variety of different events and competitions, fitting
into each role with ease.
Rod’s extensive sports resume includes play-by-play, as well as hosting duties
for golf, the NBA, international hockey and the CFL.
Brandon Johnson - Analyst: With 31 years of experience and knowledge ranging
from grassroots to professional basketball, Coach Johnson has coached, trained,
and worked with student-athletes and professionals across the globe, making
him an exceptional College Basketball Game Analyst. In his first season as an
analyst, Coach Johnson broadcasted games to include ESPN+, ASUN
Tournament & Championship games, and a NCAA Tournament First-Round game.
His extensive coaching experience at the DivisionI level includes stints in the
SEC, OVC, ASUN, and Southland conferences. He has had broad
training/clinician experience through affiliations such as John Lucas Enterprises,
Pete Newell Big Man Camp, Athletes In Action, and Giants of Africa (the latter
working alongside Raptors GM, Masai Ujiri). A few notable players Coach
Johnson coached over the years are Robert Covington, CJ McCollum, Jabari
Smith, Sr., and Toney Douglas. As well, he has trained many youths who went on
to become McDonald’s All-Americans, NCAA All-Americans, USA Basketball
medalists, and NBA players as Jalen Brunson, Kelly Oubre, Justice Winslow, and
Jarrett Allen.
Katerina Biancardi – will round out the Atlantic Slam’s broadcast team. Katerina
is starting her second season as a sideline reporter for ESPN + college
basketball. Her coverage includes conferences such as the Big South and ASUN.
She begins her third season within Queens Athletics as a Strategic
Communications Specialist and in-house broadcaster for the Queens Sports
Network. Prior to her time in the Queen City, her career has included two stints at
the Spring league as a Digital Content Creator (2020) and a sideline reporter
(2018). The sideline reporting told the story of Johnny Manizel’s return to
professional football, aired on Bleacher Report’s first ever live digital broadcast.
Biancardi is a 2018 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where she
majored in broadcast journalism. While in school, she interned as a production
assistant with the Longhorn Network, where supported broadcast preparations
including editing studio highlights, content production, and social media live
event coverage.
ATLANTIC SLAM SCHEDULE
Game 1 - November 17 th 5:00PM
Weber State Wildcats vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs
Game 2 - November 17 th 7:00PM
Yale Bulldogs vs. Colgate Raiders
Game 3 - November 18 th 5:00PM
Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs vs. Colgate Raiders
Game 4 - November 18 th 7:00PM
Weber State Wildcats vs. Yale Bulldogs
Game 5 - November 19 th 2:00PM
Weber State Wildcats vs. Colgate Raiders
Game 6 - November 19th 4:00PM
Yale Bulldogs vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs
++(All times posted are Atlantic Daylight Time)
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