Meet Chris, winner of the half-court shot contest at a UConn basketball game and this week’s Campus Celebrity!
Name: Chris Jarvi
Major: Real Estate & Urban Economics
Graduation Year: May 2013
Hometown: Trumbull, CT
How were you selected to be the half-court contestant?
I have always wanted to do this contest. So, when I saw the man from the UConn Marketing Department walk through the stands before the game, I made it a point to wave him down. There was no way he could say no to me.
How did you feel once you realized you had made the shot?
At first, I couldn’t even believe what had just happened. It was easily the biggest adrenaline rush of my life. I couldn’t believe I had even made the free throw or three-pointer. As soon as it went in, I instantly went right to my signature fist pump celebration.
Have you thought about how you are going to spend the $1000 prize?
I don’t really have any set allotment for where I am going to spend the money. The only idea I have, as of now, is to make a couple small charitable donations with some of the money. I don’t think we realize just how lucky we are to be UConn students, nevertheless lucky enough to have a chance to win money at a Division 1 basketball game.
What would be your dream job? Possibly a future career in basketball?
I have definitely thought about going pro in basketball, but I don’t really know if my body could handle all of those miles on the road, moving from place to place. Ultimately, I would like to open up my own business.
So we know you are definitely a huge basketball fan, but what else are you involved with at UConn?
I am also a brother of Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT). Additionally, I am helping to organize an alternative break through Community Outreach. We are going to Atlanta over spring break.