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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''.<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|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}}</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 |
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|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}}</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}}</ref> |
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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|access-date=October 12, 2014}}</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|access-date=October 12, 2014}}</ref> |
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Kristen Ledlow | |
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| Born | January 18, 1988 Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Southeastern University (Florida) |
| Occupation(s) | NBA Inside Stuff host, NBATV, NBA on TNT |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Spouse | Will Ramanakiwai (2018–present) |
Kristen Melissa Ledlow (born January 18, 1988) is an American sports anchor. She currently works for NBA TV as the host of NBA Inside Stuff. She currently is a courtside reporter for the NBA on TNT. She has also served as a sports anchor for HLN and CNN.[1]
Early life
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
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 2015, 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
She has been married to Will Ramanakiwai since 2018.[7][8]
References
- ^ a b c d Dunkelburger, Rosanne. "The 'Inside Stuff' About Pageant Queen, Sports Broadcaster and Tallahassee Native Kristen Ledlow". Tallahassee Magazine. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ^ a b "Kristen Ledlow". Postweek-Stations. October 11, 2011. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ^ "Our Own Kristen Ledlow Ranks At #43 On List Of Most Beautiful People In Sports". WGCL-TV. August 27, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ^ a b c Truitt, Julian (April 15, 2014). "Kristen Ledlow: And Her Journey". The West Georgian. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ^ Ho, Rodney (March 4, 2014). "Kristen Ledlow off 92.9/The Game's morning show". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
- ^ "Arne Duncan and the East Win 2014 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game". Women's National Basketball Association. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ^ "Kristen Ledlow & Will Ramanakiwai's Wedding Registry". Bed Bath & Beyond. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Kristen & Will". The Knot Florida. Issuu. June 4, 2019. p. 371–372. Retrieved May 9, 2020.