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College student wins $100,000 after beating Bucks star Damian Lillard in three-point contest at NBA All-Star Weekend
College student Jaren Barajas has a new claim to fame after beating Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a shooting contest, winning $100,000 in the process.
College student Jaren Barajas beats Damian Lillard in 3-point shooting contest, wins $100K
A college student named Jaren Barajas beat Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest during the All-Star Game and won $100,000.
Fan defeats Damian Lillard in 3-point shooting contest at NBA All-Star Game, wins $100,000
A fan won $100,000 after sinking a near halfcourt shot at the NBA All-Star Game before Bucks guard Damian Lillard could hit three.
Damian Lillard Attempting to Claim First Three-Peat in NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest Since 1992
That's because, on Saturday, Lillard is looking to become the first player to three-point in the 3-Point Contest since 1992, when Chicago Bulls reserve combo guard Craig Hodges achieved the feat. Most memorably that day, Hodges at one point nailed 19 straight triple tries during the semifinal round.
Teenager defeats Damian Lillard in $100,000 3-point shooting contest
Jaren Barajas banked in a 3-pointer to beat the Bucks guard in the Mr. Beast $100,000 Challenge during the NBA All-Star Game.
Fans React to Bucks' Damian Lillard Being Eliminated Early in All-Star 3-Point Contest
NBA All-Star Saturday night has come and gone, and unfortunately for Damian Lillard and Bucks fans, he failed to three-peat as 3-Point Contest champion. Lillar
Bucks' Damian Lillard retires from 3-Point Contest after loss
Damian Lillard made sure to congratulate Tyler Herro but let everyone know that he was done competing in the 3-point contest.
NBA All-Star Game: 18-year-old fan wins $100,000 by beating Damian Lillard in 3-point contest
NBA All-Star Game wasn't a hit with fans and media in terms of format or presentation, which will probably compel league executives to something new next year. However, one person was probably extremely happy with the events of All-Star weekend.
College student wins $100K after beating NBA All-Star in 3-point contest
College student Jaren Barajas, 18, hit the shot of his life on Sunday night at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, as he beat Damian Lillard and won $100,000.
Teen wins $100K for beating NBA star Damian Lillard in 3-point challenge
This is going to mean the world to me, it's going to help my family a lot and definitely my future," Jaren Barajas said after winning the contest.
NBA All-Star Game: 18-year-old fan wins $100K by beating Damian Lillard in 3-point contest
Jaren Barajas, an 18-year-old college student, won $100,000 by defeating All-Star Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest during Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game.
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