Kicked Off the Court - Cielo McLain’s Shocking NCAA Story

🚨 What happens when your dream school turns into your worst nightmare?

In this exclusive 2aDays interview, former Northeastern State basketball player Cielo McLain opens up about being suddenly cut from her NCAA team, the red flags she missed in recruiting, and the devastating mental health struggles that followed.

🎙️ Hosted by Ben Kelly (2aDays)
Cielo shares her raw story of promises broken, injuries, depression, and the painful moment her basketball career ended overnight. But she also gives powerful advice every high school recruit needs to hear before committing to play at the next level.

If you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, this is a must-watch.
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Timestamps
0:00 Who is Cielo McLain
1:12 Cielo's experience
2:01 Cielo's recruit expectations
3:44 Realization that there were issues
4:57 Neglect, Abuse or something else?
6:55 Injury
9:15 Accused of being a bad teammate
11:48 After being kicked off the team and mental health
14:18 Red flags
15:59 advice to recruits



💡 Key Takeaways for Recruits:

Don’t rely only on promises—look for proof in how programs support athletes

Pay attention to red flags in team culture and leadership

Build your identity beyond sports—you’re more than just an athlete


⚖️ Disclaimer: This interview reflects the personal experiences and opinions of the athlete. 2aDays does not independently verify all claims and is not alleging misconduct. The views expressed are solely those of the interviewee.

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