Whether you're a fan, alum, parent or student, you can catch the action of Radford men's and women's basketball, and baseball all season long, home or away, on the
Radford Sports Network!
The Broadcasts
2009-10 Men's Basketball Audio Archives
2010-11 Men's Basketball Audio Archives
Men's Basketball
Local fans can catch the action of men's basketball on the Radford University Basketball Radio Network and also 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
Mike Jones. 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 on RadfordAthletics.com, beginning 30 minutes prior to the tip with the "Highlanders Warm Up to Tip Off Preview Show." Fans can get the inside scoop from Radford women's basketball coach Tajama Ngongba in both pre and post-game shows.
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 listen to the Radford Sports 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 12th year as the play-by-play voice for all men's basketball games. 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 was 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 10th 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.
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.
