Malika Andrews is an American journalist best known for playing Host in NBA Today.
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Best Known For:The television program NBA Today; NBA Countdown
Breakthrough:Joined ESPN as a national NBA reporter in 2018
10 Quick Facts About Malika Andrews
- Full Name: Malika Andrews
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter and host
- Known For: The television program NBA Today; NBA Countdown
- Current Role: NBA studio host and reporter
- Date of Birth: January 27, 1995
- Age: 31 years old
- Place of Birth: Oakland, California
- Specialization: Sports Journalist, TV Host, and Reporter
- Media Level: National
Malika Andrews Age
Malika Andrews is 31 years old. She was born on January 27, 1995, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Education
She attended University of Portland, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts.
- University of Portland
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
Career & Work
Malika Andrews' career includes news and reporting roles with ESPN and Chicago Tribune.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Host of NBA Today and NBA Countdown
Period: 2018–Present
Details: United States
Organization: Chicago Tribune
Role: NBA reporter
Period: 2018
Details: Covered Chicago Bulls and the NBA Midwest beat.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: James Reston Reporting Fellow, sports desk
Details: Completed a sports journalism fellowship before joining the Chicago Tribune.
Organization: The Beacon (University of Portland)
Role: Editor-in-chief
Details: Portland, Oregon · Led the university student newspaper.
Rise to Fame
Malika Andrews rose to prominence for her role on the television show NBA Today.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes NBA Today, NBA Countdown, and 2022 NBA Draft.
Television
- TV Show: NBA Today (Host, 2021-Present) — Weekday ESPN NBA studio program
- TV Show: NBA Countdown (Host, 2026-27) — Hosts ESPN NBA pregame, halftime and postgame studio coverage
Sports Events
- Sports Event: 2022 NBA Draft (Host, 2022) — Became the first woman to host the NBA Draft
- Sports Event: 2026 Australian Open (Studio host, 2026) — Made her ESPN tennis Grand Slam hosting debut
Awards & Achievements
- Sports Emmy Award – Outstanding Personality / Emerging On-Air Talent — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — On-air talent
- Michael J. Feeney Emerging Journalist of the Year — National Association of Black Journalists — Emerging journalist recognition
Personal Information
- Full Name: Malika Andrews
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Reporter and host
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 27, 1995
- Age: 31
- Birthday: January 27
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Oakland, California
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $70,000–$304,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $382,000–$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
