Izzy Randazzo

I’m Izzy Randazzo, a basketball reporter, multimedia journalist, and content creator passionate about telling the stories behind the game. I cover the NBA and college basketball through on-air reporting, written features, podcasts, and digital content, with experience covering credentialed events, practices, media availabilities, and player interviews.

Currently, I serve as a sideline reporter and on-air host for WFUV Sports, where I cover Fordham basketball, the Brooklyn Nets, and the New York Liberty. I also report on the Chicago Bulls for Roundtable Sports, produce NBA content for Knicks Film School and Swish Cultures, and contribute national basketball coverage for The Lead Sports Media.

Whether I'm reporting live from the arena, interviewing players and coaches, hosting a podcast, or creating multimedia content for digital platforms, my goal is to deliver compelling basketball stories that inform, engage, and connect fans with the game.

My Recent Work

The Lead • 4th February 2026

Derrick Rose’s Legacy Restored Bulls Franchise After Michael Jordan

When Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey rose into the rafters of the United Center on January 24, the moment felt heavier than a typical jersey retirement. It wasn’t just a celebration of a former MVP — it was a reckoning. A city, a franchise, and an entire generation of fans finally had the chance to say out loud what they had long known: Derrick Rose didn’t just play for the Chicago Bulls — he restored them.

The Lead • 24th January 2026

Could Yuki Kawamura Become a Key Piece in Bulls’ Convoluted Puzzle?

By signing Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, Chicago added one of the most electric and unconventional guards currently fighting for an NBA opportunity. At just 5-foot-7, Kawamura arrives with viral momentum, a fearless style of play and a rapidly growing international fanbase.

The Lead • 14th January 2026

The Bulls’ Biggest Issue Isn’t Talent — It’s Urgency

The Chicago Bulls do not lack the ability to compete. On any given night, they can slow elite offenses, execute in the half-court and close games against legitimate contenders. The issue is not whether Chicago can play winning basketball — it is whether the Bulls consistently bring the urgency required to do so. Too often, that urgency is missing.