 Also in 2006 and 2007, Ready worked as a sideline reporter during the first and second rounds of the Women's Final Four of college basketball for ESPN2.A native of Takoma Park, Maryland, Ready attended National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. She attended Coppin State University in Baltimore, where she played basketball and volleyball for the Coppin State Eagles.She ranked in the top 10 on the basketball career list in steals (2nd), assists (4th), points (8th) and rebounds (10th).