Unveiling the Real Story Behind Chris from Love Island USA's Basketball Journey
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Stepping up from a short-statured companion to a towering one, Chelley made a significant shift in Love Island USA Season 7 when she paired up with the 6'8'' hunk, Chris, during Casa Amor.
Originating from Fresno, California, Chris made his entrance into Love Island USA Season 7 on Day 17, accompanied by five other Casa Amor bombshells. He caught the eye of the villa's resident, Chelley Bissainthe, a 27-year-old from Orlando, Florida, previously coupled with Ace Greene, a 22-year-old from Los Angeles, California, often speculated to be shorter than his reported 5'10".
With his professional basketball career and towering height, Chelley jokingly declared that she'd swapped short kings for the tallest guy in the villa.
Discussing the challenges of long-distance relationships due to his constant traveling for the sport, Chris expressed his struggle maintaining intimacy through phone calls and video chats with his partner.
Which basketball team does Chris, from Love Island USA Season 7, represent?
Contrary to popular belief, Chris does not play for the NBA. Instead, he plys for the Indonesian basketball league team, Rajawali Meda. Sharing snaps of himself donning the Rajawali jersey on Instagram, Chris stated, "Do what you love & love what you do." Prior to his Indonesian stint, Chris played basketball in France for the Mulhouse team.
While attending college, Chris played for the University of Utah from 2017 to 2018 before transferring to Fresno State. He played there as a forward until 2020 and subsequently joined California State University, Dominguez Hills, from 2021 to 2022.
Chris joined his current team in Indonesia in January 2025, mere months before entering the villa on Love Island USA Season 7. The Indonesia IBL welcomed Chris with open arms, stating, "Big thanks to the team for their trust and to local agent Alvin for helping make this signing happen smoothly. Chris Seeley is a 6'8'' Combo Forward with a solid three-point shot and great scoring ability in the paint. He has a strong body and amazing jumping ability, making him a versatile and competitive player."
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- Despite his towering heights and basketball career, Chris, from Love Island USA Season 7, does not play in the NBA but represents Rajawali Meda in the Indonesian basketball league.
- As Chris struggles with maintaining intimacy due to his constant traveling for basketball, he has shared his journey on social media, posting photos in the Rajawali jersey with the caption, "Do what you love & love what you do."
- After playing for the University of Utah and Fresno State, Chris joined Rajawali Meda in Indonesia, where he has been lauded for his impressive skills and versatility as a 6'8'' combo forward.
