Media Guidelines

The 2020-21 Radford University women’s basketball media guide is designed to assist the media with its coverage of Radford women’s basketball. Additional information, statistics and photographs may be acquired by contacting the Radford Athletics Communications Office at (540) 831-6884.

PRESS CREDENTIALS Requests for working press space must be made in writing to the Radford Athletics Communications Office 48 hours in advance of the date of the home contest. The request should be made in writing via e-mail bythe sports director of the newspaper, magazine, radio or television outlet wishing to send reporter(s) and/or photographer(s) to the game. Confirmation of the request will be made by Radford Athletics Communications personnel. Press credentials WILL NOT be issued to spouses, friends or children, in accordance with the working code of the College Sports Information Directors of America. Press row is a working area and cheering will be grounds for removal.

PHOTOGRAPHERS Photographers are issued similar credentials to press row media, though any media representatives working on the sidelines must check in with Radford Athletics Communications staff. Due to HIPAA regulations, we ask all photographers, both television and print, not to photograph any injury evaluations done in the bench/sideline area. Additionally, per the credential policy, there is no selling of game photos taken by media members without the express written agreement from Radford University. PARKING Media parking is located in Lot Z, adjacent to the Dedmon Center riverside entrance. Parking passes ARE NOT REQUIRED to park in Lot Z during the regular season. Parking passes are required for Lot DC which is reserved for Highlander Club members and select guests. Up-to-date information will be sent out to members of the media if policies are changed during postseason play i.e. the Big South Tournament. MEDIA INFORMATION The Radford Athletics Communications staff will provide roster sheets, game notes and updated cumulative statistics for both teams to credentialed media prior to all games. Live stats will be available for all home contests at RadfordAthletics.com while printed statistical summaries will be distributed throughout the game and will be available at the conclusion of the contest.

INTERVIEW POLICY (NON-GAME DAYS) Individual approved players and coaches are available for interviews on select days following practice. All player and coach interviews must be cleared with the Radford Athletics Communications Office at least 24 hours in advance. This policy allows us to arrange interviews that do not conflict with any postpractice schedules (i.e. class, meetings), which have top priority. If unavailable for interview, the press will be notified ahead of time. Personal phone numbers for players and coaches WILL NOT be given out by the Radford Athletics Communications Office.

RADFORD SPORTS RADIO NETWORK The Radford University Sports Network is the home of every men’s and women’s basketball broadcast. Live broadcasts of Radford basketball are carried on Super Sports 101.7 FM and WVRU 89.9 FM, as well as live over the internet at RadfordAthletics.com. Women’s contests can be found on WRAD 1460 AM.

Broadcasts begin with a pre-game show 30 minutes before tip-off. The pre-game show includes opponent breakdown, interviews with head coaches Mike Jones and Mike McGuire and a recap of previous games. A post-game show follows the game and provides analysis of the game, coach and player interviews and previews of upcoming games. In addition to bringing you live action from the hardwood, the Radford University Sports Network carries select baseball games in the spring.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL BROADCASTS Local fans can catch the action of women’s basketball on the Radford University Basketball Radio Network and also available worldwide on RadfordAthletics.com. Tom Purvis, the radio voice for Radford women’s basketball, will be joined by Crystal Hubbard live on ESPN Plus every home game. Purvis will be the voice of the radio broadcasts. 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 women’s basketball coach Mike McGuire. Information on games not heard on the Network flagship can be found at RadfordAthletics.com.

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, Radford 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. 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.