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Jordan Cornette

Jordan Cornette is an American sports broadcaster, analyst, and former Notre Dame basketball standout who now serves as a college basketball analyst, NBA courtside reporter, and host at NBC Sports. A two-time team captain and the Fighting Irish’s all-time leader in blocked shots, he transitioned from the court to the broadcast booth in 2007. He is also the husband of First Take host Shae Cornette.

Overview

Jordan Cornette's Profile

Jordan Cornette was born on March 31, 1983, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati before earning a full athletic scholarship to the University of Notre Dame to play basketball. He was a fixture on the Notre Dame men’s basketball team, appearing in 126 career games as a forward. 

After college, he joined the Big Ten Network as a Notre Dame basketball color commentator, producer, and segment host. He also co-hosted Kap & Co. on ESPN 1000 in Chicago and served as a college basketball analyst for CBS Sports Network and Campus Insiders. In 2019, he joined ESPN, where he helped launch the ACC Network and hosted The Huddle and All ACC. He also appeared on ESPN programs like Get Up and First Take. 

In 2023, Cornette joined NBC Sports as a college basketball analyst on Big Ten College Countdown. He also serves as a host and on-site reporter for Notre Dame football and Big Ten college football. He is also a courtside reporter for the NBA on NBC and Peacock, and was named a courtside reporter for NBC Sports’ WNBA coverage in April 2026.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Jordan Cornette
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1983-03-31
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: African American, Black
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 2007
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $200,000–$400,000

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TV Shows​

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Notre Dame Football on NBC
SportsNation
B1G College Countdown on NBC
B1G College Countdown

Networks

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage from 2019 to (ESPN broadcaster and host of First Take. Met at Campus Insiders in Chicago in 2014.)
  • Carter Cornette, a biological child with , born in 2007
  • Joey Jackson Cornette, a biological child with , born in 2021
  • Saylor Cornette , a biological child with , born in 2023

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Notre Dame, College of Arts and Letters (2005)

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Current income from NBC Sports' long-term contract, covering college basketball, college football, NBA, WNBA, and golf.
  • Prior income earned during a six-year ESPN/ACC Network tenure (2019–2023).
  • Previously worked for CBS Sports Network, Campus Insiders, WCIU-TV, ESPN 1000, and Big Ten Network.
  • Earnings from paid public speaking engagements.

Awards

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