Malika Andrews became the first woman in history to host the NBA draft in 2022. She has stirred quite a buzz in the community since her first appearance in 2020. This is not only due to her remarkable basketball knowledge but also to her mysterious love life. There have been numerous reports and speculations of her dating her co-worker Dave McMenamin.
These further escalated to engagement rumors after she was spotted with a dazzling ring. Fans are all over their heels to get information on whether Andrews is engaged to McMenamin. Their same professional career and frequent interactions on shows together make it highly likely that the two are in a relationship. However, there has been no confirmation from either of them.
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Furthermore, Andrews has been rapidly gaining popularity in her reporting career and has been on the receiving end of numerous awards and recognitions. Notably, she was the youngest sideline reporter in 2020, and just a year later was named in Forbes 30 under 30.
Things have been going well for Andrews as she was recently declared the new host for the NBA finals. However, her safety has also been questioned, and Andrews has applied for a restraining order against her stalker. With news channels reporting this issue, more often than not, McMenamin has been referred to as her fiance.
Malika Andrews was spotted with a massive ring
On June 22 while hosting the NBA draft, Malika Andrews was spotted with a dazzling ring. It took no time for fans to speculate that she got engaged to her rumored boyfriend Dave McMenamin. Since the dating rumors were already on the table, fans quickly came up with the finance’s name once the ring was spotted.
Andrews’ career journey has been an exciting one and at the mere age of 28, she has already established herself as a renowned Journalist. She has worked at Chicago Tribune, before joining ESPN in 2018. Her career with ESPN began as a writer for the NBA, and she quickly moved to reporting.
Her personal life has always been wrapped in a blanket, the only clue of her love life came on ‘Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy’. Andrews mentioned how she practiced questions with her boyfriend who lived in New York during COVID-19. However, the name or other details were kept a secret.
Furthermore, information about her parents and sisters is also known and her background is as interesting as she is. From her beginnings in Oakland to making a name for herself in the NBA, she has come a long way. Fans await any updates regarding the relationship she shares with McMenamin.