After Christopher Singleton went to a Washington Wizards game on Monday, he walked away $10,000 richer by pulling off a聽half-court shot.
Singleton told WTOP it was a moment he鈥檒l never forget.
鈥淵ou’re thinking about yourself as literally your inner child,鈥� Singleton said. 鈥淏eing in the driveway, counting down, ‘3, 2, 1,’ hoist it up and hope it goes in.鈥�
At the Wizards game with his girlfriend, Singleton said a representative for the team asked if he would like to be in the contest.
To get the opportunity to win the $10,000, he first had to make a layup, a free throw and a three-pointer.
Singleton had to wait until the fourth quarter before it was his time to walk on the court.
鈥淚 was very nervous almost sitting there the entire time, trying to just enjoy the game,鈥� Singleton said with a laugh.
Singleton, who is an admissions counselor, football coach and dorm parent at Georgetown Prep in North Bethesda, Maryland, had advice for those who have a moment like his.
鈥淲henever you’re nervous, just realize that you’re in the moment. Be where your feet are, take a deep breath and just do your best, because that’s all you can do,鈥� Singleton said. 鈥淎t the end of the day, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed in yourself.鈥�
Singleton, who also attended Georgetown Prep and played football for the Jesuit high school, went on to be two-time captain for the Orange and Blue at Gettysburg College.
As Singleton made his way across campus Wednesday, students yelled 鈥淢r. Half Court鈥� and pretended to make their own shots.
鈥淭o be a part of this community at Georgetown Prep, for us to share it. 鈥� Seeing an alum do that, I know they were pretty excited to have that happen,” Singleton said.
He said he’ll be using the money on a trip for him and his girlfriend.
As Singleton watched the video of his prize-winning shot from the gym at Georgetown Prep, he said he did not realize he made it until the fans went crazy.
鈥淚 went right toward the Wizards bench to celebrate with the guys,鈥� Singleton said.
At that moment, Singleton said he thought to himself, 鈥淥h, my God, that’s probably going to be on ESPN.鈥�
Not long after, Singleton鈥檚 dad sent him the video from ESPN.
鈥淐ool moment,鈥� Singleton said.
While he jokingly said he has not had any contract offers from the Wizards, he is open to it.
鈥淗ey, listen, I’m available,鈥� Singleton said with a laugh. 鈥淔or those teams that are looking for a guy right now, who can go out and maybe hit a half-court shot.鈥�
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