Zachary Curtis Lowe is an American sportswriter and podcaster known for his insightful coverage of the NBA. He began his career reporting on the criminal justice system in Connecticut before shifting his focus to basketball. Now considered a top NBA columnist, Lowe is recognized for his in-depth analysis and engaging writing style.
On August 24, 1977, Zachary Curtis Lowe, American sportswriter and journalist known for his NBA coverage, was born.
In 1999, Zach Lowe graduated from Dartmouth College, marking the completion of his undergraduate studies.
Zach Lowe commenced his journalism career in August 2004 as a reporter for the Stamford Advocate, covering crime, government, and courts.
In 2010, Zach Lowe launched his NBA column and blog, "Point Forward," on Sports Illustrated, marking a significant step in his sportswriting career.
Zach Lowe joined Grantland as an NBA analyst in 2012, recruited by Bill Simmons, further solidifying his presence in sports journalism.
Zach Lowe received high praise in 2013, with Will Leitch calling him "one of the best basketball writers working right now" and Josh Levin, in Slate, naming him "America's best sports writer."
Following the closure of Grantland in 2015, Zach Lowe's contract was absorbed by ESPN, Grantland's parent company.
Despite being pursued by Bleacher Report, Zach Lowe decided to renew his contract with ESPN in 2016 for multiple years.
In 2016, Zach Lowe served as the moderator for the Basketball Analytics panel at the MIT-Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.
On September 26, 2024, Zach Lowe was laid off by ESPN, marking his official departure from the network.