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Malika Andrews
ESPN journalist and broadcaster who hosts NBA Countdown and NBA Today and has expanded into tennis and WNBA coverage.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
Malika Andrews is an ESPN journalist and broadcaster. ESPN's current Press Room biography identifies her as host of NBA Countdown and NBA Today and records that, in 2022, she became the first woman to host the NBA Draft on television.
Her ESPN work has expanded beyond daily NBA coverage to the WNBA and tennis. The network reports that she added Grand Slam hosting duties in 2026. Andrews joined ESPN in October 2018 after reporting for the Chicago Tribune and completing a fellowship in The New York Times sports department.
Andrews earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Portland, graduating with honours. ESPN records a 2022 Sports Emmy for Emerging On-Air Talent and the National Association of Black Journalists' 2021 Michael J. Feeney Award among her professional recognition.
Malika Rose Andrews McMenamin (born January 27, 1995) is an American sports journalist and reporter. She is the host of NBA Today, which replaced The Jump. She joined ESPN in October 2018 as an online NBA writer and debuted as its youngest sideline reporter for a broadcast during the 2020 NBA Bubble. Andrews was named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 in the sports industry for 2021.
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Achievements and distinctions
- 01
First woman to host the NBA Draft on television, 2022.
- 02
Sports Emmy for Emerging On-Air Talent, 2022.
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National Association of Black Journalists Michael J. Feeney Award, 2021.
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Expanded ESPN hosting portfolio to Grand Slam tennis in 2026.
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National Association of Black Journalists
Career and education
Teams and organisations
ESPN · Chicago Tribune · The New York Times · University of Portland · National Association of Black Journalists
Employers and institutions
ESPN
Education
University of Portland
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