Meet Shae Cornette's Husband, Jordan, Know All About Ex-Basketball Player Married To The ESPN Star

ESPN has officially named Shae Cornette as their new host for First Take, succeeding Molly Qerim after spending nearly a decade on the sport's television's most-talked about debate shows. Shae's promotion is a major step forward in her career, which puts her in line with Stephen Smith in the spotlight of morning sports talk. However, the new growth in her career has been possible with support from a very special person, who is none other than her husband, Jordan Cornette. 

Who Is Shae Cornette's husband, Jordan Cornette?

Shae Cornette's husband, Jordan Cornette is no stranger to sports broadcasting himself. He is a former Notra Dame basketball player. Jordan Cornette has smoothly transitioned from sports to the media world and serves as a college basketball analyst for ESPN and ACC Network. The couple first met through their shared word in the sports television and have since become one of ESPN's standout media couples.

Together, they co-hosted, The Cornettes on ESPN Radio, a weekend show that blended sports talk with relatable family and lifestyle discussions. The show gave fans an insight into their chemistry beyond the camera. On the show, Jordan's deep understanding of college hoops and Shae's versatility across multiple sports have made them a respected and admired pair in the industry.

Why did Molly Qerim leave First Take? 

Molly Qerim's exit from First Take was one of ESPN’s most surprising moves this year. Although she has time left on her contract, she has chosen to leave both the show and the network in September, 2025. Molly did not publicly announce her next move to the public, but she recently moderated a Q&A with UConn basketball coach, Dan Hurley, hinting at future projects. Stephen A. Smith, who worked closely with Molly for years, called her exit ‘sad,’ but extended full support to her, saying she’s ‘more than capable of handling the job.’

More about Shae Cornette 

Shae Cornette joined ESPN in 2020 and quickly climbed the ranks through her strong on-air presence and professionalism. She has reported stories on Chicago Bears games, anchored SportsCenter, and has built a solid reputation as one of ESPN’s most versatile talents. As she takes news steps into First Take, ESPN confirmed that she is excited and could not wait to step into the role. In her words:

“From my days in radio to hosting SportsCenter and now First Take, my journey at ESPN has been one of growth, challenge, and opportunity. First Take’s energy, perspective and passion represents everything I love about sports, and I’m excited to bring more of that to the debate desk every weekday morning.”

Meanwhile, ESPN revealed Shae Cornette will continue anchoring SportsCenter until October 25, 2025. 

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