Monica McNutt is a popular basketball analyst currently affiliated with ESPN and MSG Networks. Originally from Suitland, Maryland, she was part of the roster of the Georgetown Hoyas, the women’s basketball team at Georgetown University. She joined ESPN in 2019 and has been part of the network since then. She also serves as a host of MSG PM on MSG Networks and a studio analyst for the New York Knicks. While viewers are mostly aware of her professional stints, they wish to seek more information about her personal life. Accordingly, there has been considerable interest in knowing about McNutt’s husband, Justin Jackson.
Here is everything we have learned about Jackson, his job, and the history of his relationship with McNutt.
Who is Monica McNutt married to?
McNutt is married to Justin Jackson. The couple tied the knot on August 17, 2024. Officiated by Warren Mackey of the Transformation Church, the ceremony took place in front of 140 guests at the Conrad hotel in Washington.
During an interview interview with The New York Times, McNutt reflected on the moment when Jackson read his vows. “I felt like this is his show, too,” she recalled. “He’s a big behind-the-scenes guy, and he let it all go in that moment.”
What is Justin Jackson’s job?
As per Jackson’s LinkedIn profile, he is a resident of New York City and currently works as the director of basketball operations and facilities for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). He is an alum of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Monica McNutt and Justin Jackson’s relationship history
During a May 2024 photoshoot with Essence magazine, McNutt and Jackson announced their engagement. According to The New York Times, it took place on the beach in St. George’s, Grenada, on September 1, 2023. McNutt revealed to Essence that she and Jackson had their first dinner together at the very New York City hotel where the photoshoot took place.
A mutual friend introduced the couple to each other in 2019. Their relationship started as a friendship before turning romantic. “I was in New York for work, and Justin invited me to join him at a Washington Commanders bar; we ended up spending the day walking through the city,” McNutt said. “That was also the day of our first kiss. Even before we took a romantic turn, I’ve always felt safe with him. As our relationship grew, I realized that wasn’t just physically but also mentally and spiritually,” she added.
