College Student Wins $100,000 by Outshooting Bucks Star Damian Lillard in Three-Point Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend
College Student Wins $100,000 by Outshooting Bucks Star Damian Lillard in Three-Point Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend
College student Jaren Barajas has made headlines after defeating Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a three-point shooting challenge, securing a $100,000 prize.
The competition took place during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday as part of the MrBeast $100,000 Challenge. The 18-year-old delivered what he later described as a "life-changing" shot.
In the contest, Barajas needed to make a single three-pointer from the logo at half-court before Lillard could hit three. As the veteran guard successfully made two attempts, Barajas nailed a dramatic buzzer-beater with his final shot, igniting wild celebrations inside Chase Center.
Among those witnessing the unforgettable moment were NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, who enthusiastically embraced Barajas, and Steph Curry, who watched in disbelief from courtside.
“This means everything to me—it will help my family a lot and support my education,” said Barajas, a freshman at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, California, according to The Associated Press.
Following his winning shot, Barajas was hoisted onto the shoulders of mascots, thrown into a box of cash, and showered with dollar bills.
“It was a dramatic finish—he made the shot right as the clock expired,” said nine-time All-Star Lillard, who later failed to defend his title in the official three-point contest, which was won by Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro. “I love moments like this where you can make a difference in someone’s life.”
After the challenge, which was hosted by YouTuber MrBeast, the NBA announced a $50,000 donation to Lillard’s scholarship fund and another $50,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland and San Francisco.
News You Should See
Helicopters Over Marseille as Police Pursue Suspects After Jewelry Store Is Targeted
France Protests: TN News Correspondent Documents Police Lines and Crowds in the Streets
Police Presence and Road Barricades Documented in French Protest Footage
France on Edge: Violence, Racism and Political Polarization Raise Fears of a Deeper Divide
DOJ Orders California Counties to Verify Suspected Noncitizen Ballots Ahead of Midterms
Never Stop Making Du’a: Allah’s Door Is Never Closed
Latest News
Police pursued individuals reportedly connected to a jewelry store incident in Marseille’s Cinq-Avenues neighborhood as helicopters flew overhead. Authorities have not confirmed arrests, injuries, theft or property damage.
TN News correspondent Khaled Shokair documents street protests in France, showing police lines, demonstrators, road obstructions and visible haze as key details remain unconfirmed.
Footage from France shows crowds, police officers, road barricades, debris and smoke. The gathering's location, date, cause, and any injuries or arrests remain unconfirmed.
A deadly shooting near Paris, protest-related violence and concerns about France’s 2027 presidential election are intensifying debates over racism, public safety, political polarization and social cohesion.
The U.S. Justice Department has ordered at least 18 California counties to review voter records and set aside ballots linked to suspected noncitizens within 48 hours, escalating a dispute with state officials ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Mohamed Amen’s Friday khutbah explores persistent du’a, patience during uncertainty, emotional resilience, and the importance of trusting Allah while pursuing practical solutions.
Procter & Gamble expects commodity, energy and transportation costs to reduce fiscal 2027 profit by $1.4 billion. Quarterly sales rose 4% to $23.28 billion, beating analyst expectations.
A ruptured chemical tank in Toledo, Ohio, prompted evacuations, school closures and an industrial shutdown. Authorities have reduced the restricted zone as the release slows and cleanup preparations continue.
A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump to give a deposition by December 11, 2026, in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, with possible sanctions for noncompliance as the discovery deadline approaches.