Kristen Ledlow

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Kristen Ledlow
Born (1988-01-18) January 18, 1988 (age 36)
Nationality American
Alma mater Southeastern University (Florida)
Occupation NBA Inside Stuff host

Kristen Ledlow is a sports anchor. She currently works for NBA TV as the host of NBA Inside Stuff, and is the first and only woman to be hired by the network.[1] She has also served as a sports anchor for HLN and CNN.[2]

Early life

Ledlow attended Christian Community School in her early life, and later attended North Florida Christian School, playing basketball and volleyball, while running track and cross country. She attended Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, majoring in broadcasting and communications,[2] while minoring in business,[3] and graduated in 2010. She was an All-American volleyball player with the school,[4] and after games, she would serve as lead announcer for the men's basketball games.[5]

During her senior year, Ledlow was crowned Miss Capital City USA, and also finished third in the state pageant.[2]

Broadcasting career

After graduating from college, Ledlow became an anchor at WTXL-TV, hosting the Good News Show, while writing for the Tallahassee Quarterback Club and working on radio for ESPN Tallahassee, later becoming a sideline reporter for Florida State Seminoles football games. Afterwards, Ledlow joined CBS Sports Radio as a cohost of The Opening Drive.[2] On one occasion, Ledlow turned down an internship with ESPN to work in an athletic ministry.[3] In 2013, Ledlow joined WZGC as a host, working alongside Jason Bailey and Randy Cross.[5] Ledlow left the station on March 4, 2014.[6]

In 2014, Ledlow was hired by NBA TV as a host for NBA Inside Stuff alongside former NBA player Grant Hill.[5]

Ledlow participated in the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game for the East team, scoring twice in the first half.[7]

References

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External links

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