Courtside Convo — Rookie Report — 12/16/22
December 16, 2022
Liam, A.J., Jack, Josh and Manit each check in on three rookies and give their thoughts on the performance thus far.
About the Writers
Liam Jackson
Liam is a senior journalism student and the sports editor for the Impact. He has previously covered men's and women's basketball, football and baseball.
A.J. Evans, Sports Editor
A.J. Evans (He/Him/His) is the Sports Editor at Impact 89FM. He is from Southfield, Michigan and is majoring in journalism. He has covered football, women's and men's basketball for the Impact.
“Stay far from timid, only make moves when your heart’s in it, and live the phrase sky’s the limit….see you chumps on top.” - Biggie
Jack Moreland, Sports Photo Editor
Jack (he/him) is a Journalism major focusing in sports reporting and media photography. Growing up in nearby Okemos, Michigan, he has been a lifelong Spartan and is proud to sport the green and white. Jack is a big Baby Keem fan and is known to post on your block with your wishlist on you.
Josh Gutbrod
Josh is a sophomore games and interactive media major who currently covers the NBA on the Courtside Convo podcast for Impact. Josh previously attended the University of Akron where he graduated as a sports studies major and worked as a video assistant for the Akron men’s basketball team.
Manit Patel
Manit is a sophomore journalism major and general assignment reporter for Impact. He has previously covered women's and men's basketball for WDBM. Currently, Manit is a member of Impact's NFL podcast, The Pylon, and the NBA podcast, Courtside Convo.
