Ryan Ruocco joined ESPN in 2008. He was most recently named to serve as the lead play-by-play commentator for Women's College Basketball alongside Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe. Ruocco is a primary play-by-play announcer for ESPN's NBA coverage and has served as the lead play-by-play commentator for the network's WNBA coverage since 2013. Ruocco's resume also includes periodic NFL play-by-play on ESPN Radio as well as college football play-by-play on ESPN's television networks. Earlier in his career, Ruocco co-hosted ESPN New York Radio's mid-day show.
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Cast Credits
WNBA Countdown (2022)
Guest starring as Play-by-Play Commentator
- Episode 4x02: Season Preview (May 4, 2025)
WNBA All-Star Game (2021)
Guest starring as Play-by-play Commentator
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2025-07-19: 2025 WNBA All-Star Game (Jul 19, 2025)
- Episode 2024-07-20: 2024 WNBA All-Star Game (Jul 20, 2024)
- Episode 2023-07-15: 2023 WNBA All-Star Game (Jul 15, 2023)
GMA3 (2020)
Guest starring as ESPN Play-by-Play Commentator
- Episode 5x166: The Right Stuff (May 9, 2025)
WNBA Draft (2010)
Starring as Host
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2025-04-14: 2025 WNBA Draft (Live) (Apr 14, 2025)
- Episode 2024-04-15: 2024 WNBA Draft (Live) (Apr 15, 2024)
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (2003)
Starring as Play-by-Play Announcer
- Episode 2024-02-16: 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (Feb 16, 2024)