Rebecca Haarlow leaving Knicks reporter gig with MSG Networks
Rebecca Haarlow attends the Women's Health Hosts Inaugural Health Lab at Hearst Tower on May 15, 2024 in New York City. Credit: Getty Images for Hearst
Rebecca Haarlow, MSG Networks’ lead Knicks reporter, is leaving the job after nine seasons to focus on her consulting firm.
Her role will be filled from within, primarily by Alan Hahn and Bill Pidto, two longtime studio announcers for the network.
"After nine incredible seasons broadcasting Knicks games on MSG Networks,” she said in a statement, “I have decided to step away to focus on my consulting firm, Rebecca Haarlow Communications, where I help companies drive growth through exceptional public speaking, storytelling and media training.
“I extend my deepest gratitude to both MSG Networks and the Knicks organization for a lifetime of unforgettable memories. I’ll forever be a fan. Go Knicks!"
A network spokesman said in a statement, “We thank Rebecca for her great work over the years, wish her success moving forward, and want her to know that she will always be a part of our extended MSG Networks family.”
Haarlow, who had worked at a variety of national media outlets, succeeded Tina Cervasio as MSG’s Knicks reporter for the 2015-16 season.
Neil Best first worked at Newsday in 1982, returned in 1985 after a detour to Alaska and has been here since, specializing in high schools, college basketball, the NFL and most recently sports media and business.
