There’s clutch shots, there’s really clutch shots – and then there’s shots that look like they came out of the film Space Jam.
During a game against Marian University Tuesday night, Huntington University senior Shane Merryman hit a basket that definitely falls into the latter category.
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A pair of free throws put Marian ahead by a point with only one second remaining in regulation. With nothing to lose, Merryman took a shot from well beyond half-court – and watched as the ball sailed perfectly into the basket to give Huntington the win.
The crowd exploded into pandemonium following Merryman’s once-in-a-lifetime buzzer beater, and a social media campaign to get his 3-pointer featured on Sports Center immediately went viral.
Since then, Merryman has been featured on ESPN, the Today Show, and Good Morning America.
Merryman, whose nickname is “The Milkman,” credits his beard with his ability to hit the unbelievable shot.
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