
Born: Chicago, IL
Married: Wife; Andrea, Son; Elijah 5
Hometown: Goodyear, Az.
Background: Yaki was born in the small town of Chicago, IL, where he grew up on the South Side. He is the son of James and Geraldine Muhammad-Sayles. Yaki has a small family, with only 10 siblings (5 brothers, 5 sisters). Yaki attended Mineral Area College on a basketball scholarship. After Mineral Area, he went on to Arkansas State University, once again on a basketball scholarship.
Hobbies: Playing fantasy sports
Favorite Teams: Cubs, Bulls, Bears
Favorite Athletes: Michael Jordan, Andre Dawson, Leon Durham (missed ground ball in 84’, I forgive you) Walter Payton, Kobe Bryant, Barry Bonds
Greatest Sports Moments: Bears Super Bowl in 85’, Bulls 1st Championship against the Lakers and Bulls last Championship against the Jazz. (Jordan’s “goose neck” jumper)
Worst Sports Moments: Cubs losing in 84’, M.J. first retirement.