In the college edition of the three-point contest held on Thursday night in Arizona, Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga stole the spotlight with his stellar performance.
The senior clinched victory in the event with an outstanding display of shooting prowess, but it was one particular shot during the first round that had fans buzzing. Facing off against USC’s Boogie Ellis, Tominaga had already secured the win when he decided to add a touch of flair to his final shot.
With the last ball of the round’s final rack, Tominaga released the shot and then turned to face the crowd as the ball smoothly swished through the net. His Stephen Curry-esque shot earned applause from his fellow three-point contestants.
Advancing through the rounds, the Huskers guard defeated Ohio State’s Jamison Battle in the second round before ultimately emerging victorious against Hofstra’s Tyler Thomas in the finals.
Tominaga’s impressive final round saw him sink 19 threes, setting the stage for a thrilling kickoff to Final Four weekend in Arizona.
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Adding to his accolades, Tominaga also triumphed over the women’s three-point contest winner, Indiana’s Sara Scalia, in the “Skechers Battle of the Champions,” making 20 shots compared to Scalia’s 16.
As Tominaga navigates through his final appearances as a college basketball player, there’s one more notable event awaiting the charismatic Nebraska star.
He is slated to compete in the Reese’s NABC All-Star Game on Friday afternoon at State Farm Stadium, coinciding with the Final Four festivities.
It’s a fitting conclusion to Tominaga’s college career, during which he has endeared himself to fans as a beloved member of the Nebraska team. Now, he’s seizing the opportunity to shine on the national stage at the Final Four weekend.