The Better Halves Of The NBA's Biggest Stars

CJ McCollum And Elise Esposito

Star guard CJ McCollum built his reputation by dominating offenses at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. During his time with the Mountain Hawks, he earned the Patriot League Player of the Year title twice—once in 2010 and again in 2012. His standout performances caught the attention of the Portland Trail Blazers, who drafted him as the 10th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. But CJ’s time at Lehigh wasn’t just about basketball

It’s also where he met his fiancée, Elise Esposito. While CJ was making headlines on the court, Elise was excelling in the classroom, pursuing a double major in Behavioral Neuroscience and Pre-medicine. Today, she’s a successful Doctor of Dental Surgery. Talk about a power couple! Their story highlights how Lehigh University shaped both their careers and their personal lives. Isn’t it inspiring to see how one college experience can lead to such incredible achievements?