Let’s Get Hype with Your Ultimate Pregame Experience!
This basketball season, get ready for The Hype, an all-new live sports show on 107.7 The Bronc WRRC2 that brings you an exclusive inside look at the game before the game! Hosted by The Bronc’s sports broadcasters, CJ Jackson and Dante Walker, The Hype will set the stage before every men’s home basketball game, delivering unmatched team insight, excitement, and energy.
The Hype is a live pregame show at every men’s home basketball game, streaming directly from the the Rider Athletics Hall of Fame Club, next to the SRC Atrium. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of your Rider Broncs or a newcomer, The Hype keeps you in the know with exclusive content you can’t get anywhere else live from The Bronc’s Fan Zone. Tune in for a live scouting report and a detailed preview of that day’s opponent, presented by one of the Bronc’s assistant coaches.
We’re On The Record!
It’s just not the assistant coaches who are getting hyped. CJ and Dante also interview the Rider Bronc TV broadcasters as well as the radio broadcast team for an insider’s look that breaks down the matchups, strategies, and key players. Plus, catch an exclusive interview with Rider men’s head basketball coach Kevin Baggett after The Hype, as he shares his thoughts on the team, the season, and what to expect from the game ahead.
Let’s Get Hype!
Prepare yourself for the ultimate pregame experience with The Hype—the place to be before every men’s home basketball game. The energy is high, the insights are fresh, and the excitement is contagious. Stop by the Hall of Fame Club or listen live one hour before tip-off on 107.7 The Bronc Retro WRRC2!
Meet your Hype Hosts
CJ Jackson (Host) is a sports media major at Rider University from Atco, New Jersey. His favorite sports team is the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his favorite sport is baseball. His other favorite teams are the NY Yankees and the Philadelphia 76ers. He enjoys playing wiffle ball and fantasy sports with friends. CJ is a huge fan of Motown music and absolutely loves Marvin Gaye. His dream is to be a baseball broadcaster or analyst. In addition to being a part of the broadcast and sport report teams at The Bronc, he also hosts his own student show called “Beyond the Score”. CJ is beyond grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Dante Walker (Host) is a junior transfer student from Hillsborough, NJ, currently studying Sports Media at Rider University. At 107.7 The Bronc, he writes and produces an entertainment news segment on the Retro Station called The Bronc Buzz. He is a huge sports fan and loves to coach future players as a youth basketball coach. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies and documentaries along with hanging out with his friends.