Amazing Moment Lad With Down Syndrome Wins College Basketball Game

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Footage of a boy with Down Syndrome has gone viral after he netted the winning shot for his college basketball team with no time left to play.

19-year-old Robert Lewis is the manager of Franklin Road Academy basketball team, but during their Senior Night game he kitted up and absolutely smashed his opportunity.

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With the game finely poised at 64-64 the ball made its way to Robert who was stationed in three point territory.

Showcasing pinpoint accuracy Robert nets the match-winning shot with virtually no time left on the clock for the opposition to level.

What a moment.

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Robert’s brother Matthew was the first to congratulate him on his effort, despite playing for the opposite team, the University School of Nashville.

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Robert’s mother, Judy Lewis, is reported by Style Blueprint as saying:

There was a lot of love in that gym — from both sides.

That was an incredible moment I’m sure Robert will never forget.