Jordan Schakel joined "Jon and Jim" with Jon Schaeffer and Jim Russell to discuss his first season in pro basketball including his call-up to the NBA last month with the Wizards. Learn more about his season, his time on the Mesa at San Diego State and what it was like to make his NBA debut. The interview is below.
“Jon and Jim” with Jon Schaeffer and Jim Russell is live on San Diego Sports 760 weekdays from 3 - 6 p.m. The hosts of the Wrap-Up Show can now be heard daily with a show that’s tailored for today’s San Diego sports fans focusing primarily on Padres baseball, San Diego State football and basketball and the local sports scene in America’s Finest City. Schaeffer’s extensive baseball knowledge comes from his 15 seasons as a Minor League Baseball broadcaster. He’s also a trusted voice on San Diego State athletics handling pre-game, halftime and post-game duties for the Aztecs. Russell, who previously served as the producer of the Darren Smith Show, worked for the Padres Radio Network from 2016-2019 and has covered the team extensively for the last decade. The duo have quickly become prominent voices on Padres baseball by offering unbiased opinions, unique perspectives and comedic relief.