Less than a year ago, the 6 p.m. ET SportsCenter got a massive reboot featuring new co-hosts Jemele Hill and Michael Smith. After 11 months on the job, Hill reportedly decided the role was not for her.

Sports Illustrated sports media insider Richard Deitsch is reporting that Hill will be leaving SportsCenter for a role at ESPN’s The Undefeated. According to Deitsch, Hill asked for the reassignment.

ESPN made a big gamble on the new SportsCenter, called “SC6,” which attempted to fuse pop culture and conversation into the 6 p.m. ET SportsCenter and went away from traditional highlights that the show had become known for. In a new age of television and social media, ESPN’s flagship program continues to struggle with how to deal with sports coverage considering most people now know results immediately via their smartphones and don’t rely on SportsCenter to give them sports scores.

The timing of this move is curious, given that former ESPN President John Skipper has taken a leave of absence. Skipper was known to be one of Hill’s biggest supporters at the network. Skipper is not expected to return to ESPN at this time.

UPDATE — ESPN has confirmed the news and Hill has issued the following statement:

“There is an old adage that says, the heart wants what it wants,” said Hill. “I started at ESPN 11 years ago as a columnist and while I have worn many hats in the time since, my true love always has been writing, reporting and commentary. While I have grown in every way imaginable this last year on the 6 p.m. SportsCenter, deep down I knew it wasn’t my calling. I approached (ESPN Executive Vice President, Content) Connor Schell recently and asked if they would consider re-thinking my role. And as has been the case throughout my 11 years at this company, ESPN graciously worked with me to determine the best way for me to continue to do meaningful work.

“My first choice was to work with The Undefeated, a site that covers the intersection of race, African-American culture and sports in creative and compelling ways,” she said. “I admire, trust and have unconditional respect for (ESPN Senior Vice President & Editor-in-Chief) Kevin Merida and The Undefeated staff. I have no doubt we will create amazing content together. I’m also thankful to Connor for not only hearing my request, but being immensely supportive throughout this process. I have longed for some time to return to my roots, so to speak. I’m ecstatic to be in such a supportive environment to explore the next phase in my career.

“I’d also like to thank my co-host Michael Smith for his encouragement, generosity and support,” she said. “I will be cheering him on as the 6 p.m. SportsCenter evolves with him as lead anchor. The SC6 staff also has my utmost gratitude and affection. Thank you for your hard work and contributions.”