Kendra Andrews

Kendra Andrews (born June 8, 1997) is an American sports journalist and reporter. She currently covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN. She is the younger sister of Malika Andrews, who also works for ESPN.[1] Prior to ESPN, Andrews worked for NBC Sports Bay Area and The Athletic.[2]

Malika Andrews
Born
Malika Rose Andrews

(1997-06-08) June 8, 1997
Oakland, California, U.S.
Alma materGonzaga University
Occupation(s)NBA sports journalist and reporter
Years active2019–present
EmployerESPN

Early life and education

Andrews was born in Oakland, California, to Mike, a personal trainer, and Caren, an art teacher.[3] She grew up as a fan of the Golden State Warriors. Andrews attended Head-Royce School in Oakland and then went on to attend Gonzaga University until her graduation in 2019.[4] During her time at Gonzaga, she interned for the Associated Press where she shadowed sportswriter Janie McCauley.[4]

Her older sister, Malika Andrews, is the host for NBA Today and is also an NBA reporter for ESPN.[5]

Career

Andrews started her career after graduating from Gonzaga, working at The Athletic and covering the Denver Nuggets.[4]

After two years with The Athletic, Andrews returned to the Bay Area, covering the Golden State Warriors for NBC Sports Bay Area.[6]

In 2022, Andrews joined ESPN as a writer and contributor covering the Golden State Warriors.[7] Andrews writes about the Warriors as well as contributes to television programs, including those hosted by her sister, Malika.


Personal life

Her older sister, Malika Andrews, is the host for NBA Today and is also an NBA reporter for ESPN.[5]

References
  1. Upal, Sunni (June 19, 2023). "Meet Kendra Andrews, ESPN star who followed sister's lead and 'stole her watch'". The US Sun.
  2. Martin, Katie Hughes (January 18, 2022). "Kendra Andrews Joins ESPN as NBA Reporter Covering the Golden State Warriors". ESPN Press Room U.S.
  3. Marchand, Andrew (September 16, 2020). "Malika Andrews fought painful demons before meteoric ESPN rise".
  4. Saglimbeni, Vincent (February 3, 2021). "Former Bulldog goes home to cover Dubs for NBC Sports Bay Area". The Gonzaga Bulletin.
  5. Rucker, Jael (April 10, 2023). "The Style Journey of Sports Journalist Sisters Malika and Kendra Andrews". Yahoo Entertainment.
  6. Staff, BOTWC (January 20, 2022). "Oakland Sisters Rise In Sports Journalism Ranks, Both Covering NBA for ESPN". Because of Them We Can.
  7. "Kendra Andrews". ESPN Press Room U.S.
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