Bomani Jones is an American sports journalist. He hosts the ESPN Radio show “The Right Time with Bomani Jones.”
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Bomani Babatunde Jones was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 26, 1980, to Barbara Ann Posey and Mack. His sister, novelist “Tayari Jones,” is well-known. He eventually relocated to Houston, where he attended Waller High School.
Bomani attended Clark Atlanta University, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2001. He attended Claremont Graduate University for his master’s degree in business, politics, and economics, and then the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for another master’s degree in economics.
Bomani Jones’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Bomani Jones, born on August 26, 1980, is 41 years old today, July 19, 2022. His height is 1.85 m, and he weighs 65 kg.
Bomani Jones’s Profession & Career
Bomani Jones began his career as a pop and music culture journalist in 2004 and has written for ESPN.com and AOL.
In 2010, he was a guest on the sports television show “Outside the Lines” and a panelist on “Around the Horn.” He was also seen hosting his internet shows on the SB Nation YouTube channel, such as “Bomani & Jones” and “The Evening Jones.”
In 2012, he was a regular on the ESPN2 show “Dan Le Batard Is Highly Questionable.” In 2013, he signed a four-year contract with ESPN.
Jones joined the daily sports discussion show “Highly Questionable” in May 2013, which was later relocated to ESPN. He departed the show in 2017 to work on a new project alongside Pablo S. Torre.
Achievements and Awards
Bomani Jones won three straight Around the Horn episodes in 2014. As of October 2014, he has appeared 373 times on ESPN’s Around the Horn and succeeded in 104 episodes. In March 2015, he made his ESPN Radio debut with his show “The Right Time With Bomani Jones.” Jones also taught at Elon University and Duke University as an adjunct professor.
Bomani Jones’s Salary and Net Worth
His net worth is predicted to be more than $8 million as of July 2022. He earns more than $500,000 annually as the host of several television and radio programs. Bomani also receives additional compensation as a match commentator. He also works as a sports journalist for various publications, including ESPN.com and other digital journalism portals. Jones recently purchased a lavish home in Georgia.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Bomani Jones |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Bomani Babatunde Jones |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Birth Date | 26 August 1980 |
| Birth Place | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Wife | No |
| Children | No |
| Dating | N/A |
| Profession | American sports journalist |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
| Brands | N/A |
| Hobbies | N/A |