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{{short description|American sports anchor (born 1988)}}
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| birth_name = Kristen Melissa Ledlow
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|01|18|mf=yes}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|01|18|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Tallahassee]], [[Florida]], U.S.
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| residence = [[Macon, Georgia]]
| height = {{height|m=1.75}}
| nationality = American
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| occupation = ''[[NBA Inside Stuff]]'' host, [[NBATV]], [[NBA on TNT]]
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| other_names = Kay-Low
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| occupation = ''[[NBA Inside Stuff]]'' host, [[NBATV]], [[NBA on TNT]]10 Before Tip
| alma_mater = [[Southeastern University (Florida)]]
| alma_mater = [[Southeastern University (Florida)]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Will Ramanakiwai|2018}}
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'''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.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ringering|first=Eric|url=http://750thegame.com/2014/08/12/kristen-ledlow-not-your-typical-woman/|title=Kristen Ledlow – Not Your Typical Woman|publisher=[[KXTG]]|date=August 12, 2014|accessdate=October 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403070351/http://www.750thegame.com/2014/08/12/kristen-ledlow-not-your-typical-woman/|archive-date=April 3, 2015|dead-url=yes}}</ref> She has also served as a sports anchor for [[HLN (TV network)|HLN]] and [[CNN]].<ref name="Beauty and the Basketball" />
'''Kristen Melissa Ledlow''' (born January 18, 1988) is an American sports anchor. She previously worked as a courtside reporter for the [[NBA on TNT]] from 2019 to 2023, and for [[NBA TV]] as the host of ''[[NBA Inside Stuff]]'' from 2013 to 2016. She has also served as a sports anchor for [[HLN (TV network)|HLN]] and [[CNN]].<ref name="Beauty and the Basketball" />


==Early life==
==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 (Florida)|Southeastern University]] in [[Lakeland, Florida|Lakeland]], [[Florida]], majoring in broadcasting and communications,<ref name="Beauty and the Basketball" /> while minoring in business,<ref name="Local 10" /> and graduated in 2010. She was an [[All-American]] volleyball player with the school,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2013/08/27/our-own-kristen-ledlow-ranks-at-43-on-list-of-most-beautiful-people/|title=Our Own Kristen Ledlow Ranks At #43 On List Of Most Beautiful People In Sports|publisher=[[WGCL-TV]]|date=August 27, 2013|accessdate=October 12, 2014}}</ref> and after games, she would serve as lead announcer for the men's basketball games.<ref name="And Her Journey" />
Ledlow attended Christian Community School, then [[North Florida Christian School]], playing basketball and volleyball, while running track and cross country. She attended [[Southeastern University (Florida)|Southeastern University]] in [[Lakeland, Florida|Lakeland]], [[Florida]], majoring in broadcasting and communications,<ref name="Beauty and the Basketball" /> while minoring in business,<ref name="Local 10" /> and graduated in 2010. She was an [[All-American]] volleyball player with the school,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2013/08/27/our-own-kristen-ledlow-ranks-at-43-on-list-of-most-beautiful-people/|title=Our Own Kristen Ledlow Ranks At #43 On List Of Most Beautiful People In Sports|publisher=[[WANF|WGCL-TV]]|date=August 27, 2013|access-date=October 12, 2014}}</ref> and after games, she served as lead announcer for the men's basketball games.<ref name="And Her Journey" />


During her senior year, Ledlow was crowned [[Miss Capital City USA]], and also finished third in the state pageant.<ref name="Beauty and the Basketball" />
During her senior year, Ledlow was crowned [[Miss Capital City USA]], and also finished third in the state pageant.<ref name="Beauty and the Basketball" />


==Broadcasting career==
==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''.<ref name="Beauty and the Basketball">{{cite web|last=Dunkelburger|first=Rosanne|url=http://www.tallahasseemagazine.com/September-October-2014/The-Inside-Stuff-About-Pageant-Queen-Sports-Broadcaster-and-Tallahassee-Native-Kristen-Ledlow/|title=The ‘Inside Stuff’ About Pageant Queen, Sports Broadcaster and Tallahassee Native Kristen Ledlow|publisher=''Tallahassee Magazine''|accessdate=October 12, 2014}}</ref> On one occasion, Ledlow turned down an internship with [[ESPN]] to work in an athletic ministry.<ref name="Local 10">{{cite web|url=http://www.local10.com/news/Kristen-Ledlow/3078992|title=Kristen Ledlow|work=[[Postweek-Stations]]|date=October 11, 2011|accessdate=October 26, 2014}}</ref> In 2013, Ledlow joined [[WZGC]] as a host, working alongside [[Jason Bailey (radio personality)|Jason Bailey]] and [[Randy Cross]].<ref name="And Her Journey" /> Ledlow left the station on March 4, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ho|first=Rodney|url=http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2014/03/04/kristen-ledlow-off-92-9the-games-morning-show/|title=Kristen Ledlow off 92.9/The Game’s morning show|newspaper=[[The Atlanta Journal Constitution]]|date=March 4, 2014|accessdate=October 14, 2014}}</ref>
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, she joined [[CBS Sports Radio]] as a cohost of ''The Opening Drive''.<ref name="Beauty and the Basketball">{{cite web|last=Dunkelburger|first=Rosanne|url=https://www.tallahasseemagazine.com/the-inside-stuff-about-pageant-queen-sports-broadcaster-and-tallahassee-native-kristen-ledlow/|title=The 'Inside Stuff' About Pageant Queen, Sports Broadcaster and Tallahassee Native Kristen Ledlow|date=2 September 2014 |publisher=Tallahassee Magazine|access-date=October 12, 2014}}</ref> On one occasion, she turned down an internship with [[ESPN]] to work in an athletic ministry.<ref name="Local 10">{{cite web|url=http://www.local10.com/news/Kristen-Ledlow/3078992|title=Kristen Ledlow|work=[[Postweek-Stations]]|date=October 11, 2011|access-date=October 26, 2014|archive-date=April 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414185548/http://www.local10.com/news/Kristen-Ledlow/3078992|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2013, Ledlow joined [[WZGC]] as a host, working alongside [[Jason Bailey (radio personality)|Jason Bailey]] and [[Randy Cross]].<ref name="And Her Journey" /> She left the station on March 4, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ho|first=Rodney|url=http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2014/03/04/kristen-ledlow-off-92-9the-games-morning-show/|title=Kristen Ledlow off 92.9/The Game's morning show|newspaper=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]|date=March 4, 2014|access-date=October 14, 2014|archive-date=June 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605154858/http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2014/03/04/kristen-ledlow-off-92-9the-games-morning-show/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2015, Ledlow was hired by [[NBA TV]] as a host for ''[[NBA Inside Stuff]]'' alongside former [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player [[Grant Hill]].<ref name="And Her Journey">{{cite web|last=Truitt|first=Julian|url=http://thewestgeorgian.com/kristen-ledlow-and-her-journey/|title=Kristen Ledlow: And Her Journey|publisher=The West Georgian|date=April 15, 2014|accessdate=October 12, 2014}}</ref>
In 2013, Ledlow was hired by [[NBA TV]] as a host for ''[[NBA Inside Stuff]]'' alongside former [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player [[Grant Hill]].<ref name="And Her Journey">{{cite web|last=Truitt|first=Julian|url=http://thewestgeorgian.com/kristen-ledlow-and-her-journey/|title=Kristen Ledlow: And Her Journey|publisher=The West Georgian|date=April 15, 2014|access-date=October 12, 2014}}</ref>


Ledlow participated in the 2014 [[NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game]] for the East team, scoring twice in the first half.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wnba.com/news/celebrity_game_021414.html|title=Arne Duncan and the East Win 2014 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game|work=[[Women's National Basketball Association]]|accessdate=October 12, 2014}}</ref>
Ledlow participated in the 2014 [[NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game]] for the East team, scoring twice in the first half.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wnba.com/news/celebrity_game_021414.html|title=Arne Duncan and the East Win 2014 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game|work=[[Women's National Basketball Association]]|access-date=October 12, 2014}}</ref>

==Personal life==
She has been married to Will Ramanakiwai since 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kristen Ledlow & Will Ramanakiwai's Wedding Registry |url=https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/giftregistry/viewregistryguest/546615213 |website=Bed Bath & Beyond |access-date=9 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url= https://issuu.com/theknotfl/docs/theknotfloridafallwinter2019|title=Kristen & Will|magazine=The Knot Florida|publisher=[[Issuu]]|date=June 4, 2019|page= |access-date=May 9, 2020|pages=371–372}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:00, 18 December 2024

Kristen Ledlow
Born
Kristen Melissa Ledlow

(1988-01-18) January 18, 1988 (age 36)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Alma materSoutheastern University (Florida)
Occupation(s)NBA Inside Stuff host, NBATV, NBA on TNT
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Spouse
Will Ramanakiwai
​
(m. 2018)​

Kristen Melissa Ledlow (born January 18, 1988) is an American sports anchor. She previously worked as a courtside reporter for the NBA on TNT from 2019 to 2023, and for NBA TV as the host of NBA Inside Stuff from 2013 to 2016. She has also served as a sports anchor for HLN and CNN.[1]

Early life

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Ledlow attended Christian Community School, then 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,[1] while minoring in business,[2] and graduated in 2010. She was an All-American volleyball player with the school,[3] and after games, she served as lead announcer for the men's basketball games.[4]

During her senior year, Ledlow was crowned Miss Capital City USA, and also finished third in the state pageant.[1]

Broadcasting career

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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, she joined CBS Sports Radio as a cohost of The Opening Drive.[1] On one occasion, she turned down an internship with ESPN to work in an athletic ministry.[2] In 2013, Ledlow joined WZGC as a host, working alongside Jason Bailey and Randy Cross.[4] She left the station on March 4, 2014.[5]

In 2013, Ledlow was hired by NBA TV as a host for NBA Inside Stuff alongside former NBA player Grant Hill.[4]

Ledlow participated in the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game for the East team, scoring twice in the first half.[6]

Personal life

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She has been married to Will Ramanakiwai since 2018.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Dunkelburger, Rosanne (2 September 2014). "The 'Inside Stuff' About Pageant Queen, Sports Broadcaster and Tallahassee Native Kristen Ledlow". Tallahassee Magazine. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Kristen Ledlow". Postweek-Stations. October 11, 2011. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  3. ^ "Our Own Kristen Ledlow Ranks At #43 On List Of Most Beautiful People In Sports". WGCL-TV. August 27, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c Truitt, Julian (April 15, 2014). "Kristen Ledlow: And Her Journey". The West Georgian. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  5. ^ Ho, Rodney (March 4, 2014). "Kristen Ledlow off 92.9/The Game's morning show". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on June 5, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  6. ^ "Arne Duncan and the East Win 2014 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game". Women's National Basketball Association. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  7. ^ "Kristen Ledlow & Will Ramanakiwai's Wedding Registry". Bed Bath & Beyond. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Kristen & Will". The Knot Florida. Issuu. June 4, 2019. pp. 371–372. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
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