This morning ESPN announced that Maria Taylor has signed a multi-year deal to continue in her current role and remain with the network.
What’s happening:
- ESPN commentator and studio host, Maria Taylor, has signed a multi year deal to remain with the network. Taylor will continue in her roles on a number of ESPN programs including:
- ABC Saturday Night Football
- Saturday Primetime (men’s college basketball)
- Studio host for Big Monday
- Thursday Showcase (women’s college basketball)
- NCAA Women’s Final Four
- In addition to football and basketball coverage, Taylor will return for her second season on College GameDay Built by The Home Depot. She’ll also continue as a rotating host on College Football Live. Taylor will continue to contribute to:
- Get Up!
- SportsCenter
- NBA Draft coverage
- NBA Combine coverage
What they’re saying:
- Maria Taylor: “I have been blessed with so many opportunities to grow and evolve as a broadcaster and learn from so many incredible people. I am excited to start the next chapter of my career with my ESPN family, and to continue working with the players, coaches, and programs that I am incredibly passionate about.”
- Lee Fitting, ESPN vice president of production: “Maria’s level of preparation, knowledge, passion and enthusiasm is what makes her standout in everything she does. Her growth at the network is a testament to her versatility both on the sideline and as a host in the studio, shaping her into the ultimate modern day broadcaster.”
About Maria Taylor:
- Taylor joined ESPN and SEC Network in 2014, covering college basketball and volleyball, and was named the host of SEC Nation in 2016 before moving to GameDay.
- A former All-SEC Georgia volleyball player, Taylor also serves as mentor to current student-athletes through her non-profit organization, The Winning Edge Leadership Academy.