Blind sports commentator to announce Illinois college basketball game for radio

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Bryce Weiler of Illinois, who is completely blind, has an inspiring tale of overcoming hardship, achieving goals — and showing the way for others.

Bryce Weiler, of Claremont, Illinois, who is completely blind, will be providing radio commentary during part of the game, alongside other commentators.

Weiler has covered Western Illinois University men’s and women’s basketball; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville baseball; University of Missouri Kansas City men’s basketball; and more.Weiler works full-time as a disability consultant, assisting organizations such as the Baltimore Orioles and software company Latch. He's also co-founder of the Beautiful Lives Project, a New York-based 501c3 nonprofit.

Weiler earned a college degree in sports management and sports communication at the University of Evansville in Indiana. Then, in 2016, he earned a master's degree in sports administration from Western Illinois University. But it was in college that he first had the chance to call a game.

"You have to admire the motivation and drive he's demonstrated toward reaching his goals," he shared with Fox News Digital by email."It's an inspiring example of what someone can achieve through dedication and hard work."

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