CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — CiLiving debuts new franchise titled, CI Sports, hosted by Producer and Contributor, Karidia Shelby. CI Sports is a medium bridging athletes and sports affiliated individuals from the court and fields, to your communities and living room sofas.
It’s time to humanize athletes by getting to know their personal stories. From trials to triumphs, Karidia dive deeper into who athletes are off the court and fields.
During CI Sports debut segment, Karidia sits down with former Purdue men’s basketball player, Jay Simpson. They discuss the moments leading up to the 6’9 forward’s career ending diagnosis. Plus, Jay shares what his life role has become 10 years after receiving the devastating news that he could no longer fulfill his dream of becoming a pro basketball player.