JJ Franks, a seventh grader from North Dakota, made a layup, aced a free throw and nailed a three-pointer before stunning the crowd with a successful half-court shot to win a $10,000 grand prize.
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JJ, who also plays 7th and 8th grade basketball for Bishop Ryan Catholic School in Minot, described the experience as"overwhelming" and said he didn't expect to win.all fans attending home basketball games can enter the"$10,000 Gatorade Halftime Shootout," but only one ticket will be drawn to shoot for the $10,000 cash prize, the website said.
JJ's mother, Marie Franks, said the event ran through January without a winner. But that changed when he took to the court last week.JJ Franks, a seventh grader from North Dakota, won $10,000 after scoring lay-up, free throw, three-pointer and half-court shot within 25 seconds. Marie Franks said her son received treatment last year for dislocating shoulders. Before he was cleared to play basketball this season, she said he went to physical therapy three times a week for several months.Marveling at his score from half-court, she said"I honestly thought that that shot was a gift from God."
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