Former WSMV anchor John Tesh is behind the new tune for the NBA on NBC

The anthem “Roundball Rock” will make a return to the airwaves. A former WSMV anchor is the man behind the tune, as well as a ...
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John Tesh announces ‘Sports’ album, includes multiple versions of ‘Roundball Rock’

When it was announced that the NBA would be returning to NBC Sports, the first thing most basketball fans asked was, “Is Roundball Rock coming back with it?” The answer to that question was recently ...

Roundball Rock: John Tesh Explains Origin of NBA on NBC Theme Song

By any measure, John Tesh is an accomplished musician. The New York native has won eight Emmys, made four Gold Records, and ...
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NBC officially announces ‘Roundball Rock’ will return with NBA coverage

The soundtrack to NBC’s NBA coverage of the 1990s is returning. NBC officially announced on Saturday that John Tesh’s “Roundball Rock” will return. During NBC’s coverage of the Kentucky Derby on ...
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NBA on NBC theme song, explained: The story behind John Tesh's nostalgic 'Roundball Rock'

With so much changing for the 2025 season of NBA broadcasts, NBC decided to return to its original theme song, reviving ...