Hi The, The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball championship game is tipping off soon, and a few of our MBK Alliance participants were on the ground all weekend to help TNT Sports bring the Final Four to life! We caught up with the young men before they took off to San Antonio to ask them about the roles they’ll play, the impact basketball has had on their lives, and how they hope this experience will shape their futures. Meet Justin and Rayshawn and learn more about the doors MBK is opening for them through this experience. | |
| Justin is a junior at Central Michigan University majoring in Broadcast Cinema Arts with a minor in Sports Management.
What will be your role at the Final Four?
I’ll be working as a camera operator, helping with the live broadcast of the games. I do this on campus for ESPN, but this is a whole new level.
How do you plan to use what you learn at the Final Four in your future?
This experience is another step toward my dream job as an NBA camera operator.
Is there an athlete you look up to?
My favorite NBA player is Stephen Curry. I love how he rewrote his story no matter what labels other people put on him. | |
Rayshawn is a student at Hyde Park Academy. He hopes to attend North Carolina A&T University to pursue a passion for psychology and mental health. What will you be doing at the Final Four? I’ll be working with the talent and relations team, gaining knowledge and experience while working with talent in the field. How has sports shaped your life? Sports have shaped my life in a very positive way. I’ve traveled the world, experienced the thrill of winning, and learned discipline through sports. How has MBK helped you reach your goals? MBK has impacted my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Just being around great people with great mindsets has taken me a long way. Read the full profiles of Justin and Rayshawn to learn more about this unique experience. | |
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