John Schriffen has become a prominent play-by-play commentator for ESPN since joining in August 2020, initially heralded for his coverage of the KBO (Korea Baseball Organization). His broadcasting expertise now resonates across a wide spectrum of sports for the network, including the UFL, college football, basketball, softball, and baseball, as well as NBA G-League, Summer League, and MLB. Furthermore, John Schriffen takes center stage as the host of ESPN’s presentation of the highly anticipated NBA Draft Combine, showcasing his versatility and on-air presence.
Before his impactful tenure at ESPN, John Schriffen was a key figure at NFL Network. There, he delivered up-to-the-minute news updates and anchored breaking news as the host of Up to the Minute, the network’s daily news program. His role extended to serving as a fill-in host for NFL Total Access and providing dynamic live look-ins for NFL games nationwide on NFL Gameday Live, demonstrating his deep engagement with the NFL landscape.
John Schriffen’s broadcasting journey also includes a significant period with CBS Sports from 2015 to 2020. During this time, he lent his voice to men’s and women’s college basketball games and served as a sideline reporter for high-profile NFL, college football, and basketball broadcasts. His contributions at CBS were part of the Emmy Award-winning team recognized for their coverage of The NFL on CBS and the exhilarating March Madness tournament, highlighting his ability to excel in major sports broadcasting events.
Earlier in his career, from 2012 to 2014, John Schriffen was based in New York as a correspondent for ABC News. In this role, he delivered impactful reports across all ABC platforms, including flagship programs like Good Morning America and Nightline. Prior to ABC, he spent several formative years at NBC4 in Washington, D.C., where his journalistic responsibilities included covering critical beats such as the White House and Capitol Hill, showcasing his breadth as a news professional.
John Schriffen’s entry into broadcasting began in 2010 as a sports anchor and reporter for News 12 in the Bronx, N.Y. His foundation in sports was further solidified at Dartmouth College, where he graduated and initially played as a pitcher on the baseball team during his freshman year. He then transitioned to become the voice of Dartmouth athletics, providing play-by-play commentary for baseball, basketball, and hockey games on the school’s radio network, marking the early stages of his distinguished broadcasting career.
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