A UMass student thought he won a $10K hoop challenge. Then insurance wouldn’t pay.
After making a half court shot, Noah Lee's viral moment got even more attention when he was told he would not be getting the prize money.
UMass student was stiffed $10K after half-court shot. Then the school fixed it
But on Friday, UMass stepped in to rectify the situation, announcing that the school would award the $10,000 to Lee directly. “We weren’t satisfied with that outcome and arrived at the decision to provide Noah with both a $10,000 award and a host of additional UMass athletics benefits,” the school said in a statement.
UMass will pay student who made half-court $10,000 after insurance company said his foot was on line
A UMass student who made a half-court shot during a women’s basketball game halftime promotion will get his $10,000 prize from the school itself after the insurance company refused to pay because, it said,
Insurer Won't Pay Fan After Half-Court Shot Win Because Foot Was On Line
Noah Lee was told by the insurance company that he would not receive $10,000 after making four shots at a UMass game on Wednesday.
UMass student wins $10K basketball challenge — until he’s denied prize on technicality
A UMass student thought he won $10,000 during a halftime contest at a women’s basketball game, only to find out he wasn’t going to get the money over a technicality.
Student made $10,000 shot during basketball challenge only to be denied the prize over small detail
A University of Massachusetts student believed he'd completed the halftime challenge but the 'surreal' moment turned out too good to be true.
Replay reversal: UMass student told he won’t receive $10K after making half-court shot
UMass Amherst senior Noah Lee had the highlight of Wednesday’s women’s basketball game, and it wasn’t even during the actual game.Lee says<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
UMass student’s $10,000 half-court swish negated by mere inches
: UMass Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford pledged to get the $10,000 prize into the hands of Lee on Friday, whether the insurance company contributes or not. Bamford announced on X that the athletic department will pay Lee directly if a resolution is not reached with the host of the promotion.
VIDEO: UMass Amherst student’s half-court shot disqualified
A UMass Amherst student who attempted to win $10,000 by shooting a basketball from half-court was disqualified after further review.
UMass student wins $10k basketball challenge—then gets denied over foot placement rule
Noah Lee successfully completed all the shots. However, the next day, he was informed that his shot didn’t count.
UMass Amherst to give student $10,000 after half-court shot contest controversy
A UMass student who was initially denied​ a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
Another twist in $10,000 UMass halfcourt shot after payment drama
Lee made a layup, a free throw, a 3-pointer and a half-court shot in under 30 seconds and was supposed to receive a $10,000 ...
College Basketball Program Makes Final Decision on Student Who Lost $10,000 Prize
Noah Lee, a UMass senior, had to make a layup, free throw, three-pointer, and a half-court shot to win $10,000. Surprisingly, ...