A trade between ESPN and Space City Home Network (SCHN) seemingly took place this fall, as two broadcasting talents swapped networks in the span of three weeks.
On Friday, SCHN and the Houston Rockets announced that Ashley Stroehlein will serve as the team’s new sideline reporter. She succeeds Vanessa Richardson, who left in October after four years covering the Rockets.
“So grateful for the opportunity to join the @spacecityhn team,” Stroehlein said on Instagram. “Can’t wait to get started!
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Stroehlein will begin her time with SCHN on the pregame show on Sunday and will assume full-time sideline reporter duties on Monday as the Rockets host the Denver Nuggets.
What to know about Rockets’ new sideline reporter
The former ESPN broadcaster has over a decade of industry experience, during which she has worked as a host and reporter for the network’s college football coverage. She has also served as a fill-in host for SiriusXM’s NBA and NASCAR channels. In the past two NBA seasons, Stroehlein worked as a sideline reporter for the Charlotte Hornets, where she also filled in as a pregame host. Additionally, she covered select games as a sideline reporter for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Ashley Stroehlein to the Space City Home Network family,” said Jim Colasanto, Space City Home Network’s general manager. “Her passion for basketball and her storytelling ability will be tremendous assets as she joins our Rockets coverage. Our viewers will quickly see why we’re so excited to have her on the team.”
Her experience also includes work with the NFL Network, where she contributed to Conference USA coverage. She has also been involved with the Charlotte Knights in minor league baseball, the Charlotte Checkers in minor league hockey, and served as a pit reporter at Bristol Motor Speedway.
“Our Rockets broadcasts provide a great opportunity to showcase the talent and personalities that make this team special,” said Rockets President of Business Operations Gretchen Sheirr. “We want fans to experience the excitement of the game while getting to know our players, their stories, and what makes them unique both on and off the court. Ashley brings a strong knowledge of basketball and a passion for storytelling that will help bring both the game and our players to life. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Rockets family and to Space City Home Network.”
Stroehlein, a Virginia native and alum of Radford University, is a three-time recipient of a Gracie Award, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation to recognize programming created by, for and about women across all facets of media and entertainment.
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