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Kris Budden Takes Charge as ESPN's Basketball Reporter
11/6/2025
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Story summary
- Kris Budden, ESPN's new lead men's basketball reporter, succeeds Jess Sims.
- Budden joined ESPN in 2015 and has covered college football and baseball.
- She debuted in the new role during the Duke-Texas game.
- She will work alongside Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas for marquee matchups to support ESPN's enhanced college basketball coverage.
- Budden's versatility has drawn praise from colleagues and fans.
