Malika Andrews

Sports Journalist

American Oakland, California

Quick Info

ProfessionSports Journalist
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth27/01/1995
Age31 years
BirthplaceOakland, California

Latest News about Malika Andrews

12/2025

Malika Andrews filled in as a co-anchor for a week on Good Morning America in December 2025, expanding her broadcasting presence beyond ESPN's sports programming.

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Bio/Wiki

Malika Rose Andrews McMenamin is an American sports journalist and reporter who covers the NBA nationally for ESPN. She is known for hosting NBA Today, which replaced The Jump, and also hosts NBA Countdown on ESPN and ABC.

Career

Joined ESPNOctober 2018
Previous RolesChicago Tribune reporter; James Reston Reporting Fellow at The New York Times; Reporter for The Seattle Times covering the Seattle Storm (WNBA) and University of Washington sports
Notable Achievements
  • Youngest sideline reporter for 2020 NBA Bubble
  • Youngest host of NBA Finals Trophy ceremony (2021)
  • First woman to host NBA Draft on ESPN (2022)
  • Emmy for Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent (2022)
  • Forbes 30 Under 30 (2021)
  • Co-anchor fill-in on Good Morning America (December 2025)
Current Roles
  • Host of NBA Today
  • Host of NBA Countdown
  • NBA Reporter across ESPN platforms

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Native of Oakland, California
2. Filled in as co-anchor on Good Morning America (December 2025)
3. Made her debut as a sideline reporter during the 2019-20 NBA Playoffs at the ESPN World of Sports in Florida following the NBA's 4-month hiatus due to COVID-19
4. Became one of the youngest sideline reporters ever for a Conference Finals telecast
5. Covers the NBA with a focus on the Milwaukee Bucks
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