ESPN's women's basketball writing lineup is getting a boost with the addition of Alexa Philippou.

The network announced Monday that Philippou is joining ESPN from the Hartford Courant, where she covered the famed UConn program. She started covering the Huskies in 2019.

"Her versatility in handling news, features, game coverage and larger projects on a demanding beat encompassing both women's college basketball and the WNBA really impressed us," ESPN deputy editor Tony Moss said. "Alexa's addition to our talented group is great news for ESPN readers, especially with the NCAA Tournament just weeks away."

Philippou has previous bylines in the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times, and the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Maryland native said joining ESPN is a dream come true.

"With the popularity of the WNBA and women's college basketball exploding in recent years, I can't wait to bring fans, both new and old, essential news and compelling stories on their favorite teams and athletes," Philippou said.

"Getting to work alongside a group of journalists I've long admired excites me most about this opportunity, and I look forward to seeing how we can continue to elevate and diversify our coverage."