In the athleticism-infused plays of the NBA, the majority of eyes anticipate an on-court showmanship. However, in a recent while, a sideline personality has taken the NBA fans by storm, mostly for her articulation and bond with the Charlotte Hornets.

Ashley ShahAhmadi, is a staple at the Hornets’ broadcasting team at Bally Sports and is often seen with Dell Curry, Eric Collins, and Terrence Oglesby. Even though the Hornets’ season ended weeks ago, Ashley finds her NBA stint extending with the post-season. With that, let’s dive deep into the fans’ most beloved anchor/reporter from the 2023-24 NBA playoffs.

Who is Ashley ShahAhmadi and is she dating?

Ashley is a 31-year-old Kennesaw, Georgia native and a sports anchor, reporter, and producer. Born on June 23, 1992, the Iranian-American studies Digital Media and Broadcast Journalism at the University of Georgia.

In light of her professional career and the eyeballs it brings, Ashley has maintained a low profile with talks about her better half. However, fans, with their observant eye, have figured that the talented reporter got married in 2023. Even though she posts pictures with her husband often, she has yet to tag him and reveal his identity.


While she continues to garner massive numbers on her NBA stints, she enjoys delving into football equally. Her love for sports comes from her two brothers, who used to include her in each of their games while growing up.

Ashley ShahAhmadi’s professional life

Ashley’s professional journey began in has worked both on and off the screen to cover multiple sports at several Magnolia State levels. Her professional journey began in Meridian, where she fulfilled multiple roles at WTOK-TV for two years. She then switched to ABC’s WAPT. But her biggest break came in 2018 when she landed a role with Fox Sports Southeast (now Bally Sports Southeast).

Her NBA journey came through tireless back-and-forth to Charlotte for the team’s home games and then fulfilling her duties in Atlanta while the Hornets were on the road. So when she finally landed a permanent job in the organization, she said, “I get chills thinking about it. It was everything that I worked for.”

Now, she has a 5-year long illustrious career with the franchise and several iconic and heavily loved interviews. She has also garnered massive attention for covering NBA Summer League games in recent years.

However, the NBA is just part of what Ashley does. She has worked as a sideline reporter for ESPN and has also hosted SEC football for CBS Sports. Additionally, she also has a multifaceted freelancing career by her name.