Jon Rothstein

Jon Rothstein is an American sports writer and reporter for CBS Sports. He covers men's college basketball and has been with CBS since 2010. His mother, Andrea, was a special education teacher, and his father, Barry, was a guidance counselor. and interned for YES Network while still in college. Ithaca has recently recognized Rothstein as a distinguished alumnus in sports.

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. 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. 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.

Rothstein is known for his networking skills and his pithy, unique tweeting style.