Midnight Madness produces some memorable moments each year, so The Dagger is chronicling the best ones from this October's lineup. If you spot something we missed, let us know here or here.
The most clutch shot at Clemson's Midnight Madness event Friday night didn't come from a member of either the men's or women's basketball team. It belongs to Ryan Beck, a sophomore who came out of the stands to sink a half-court shot that could be worth $25,000 assuming it's certified by the vendor who sponsored the contest. Beck pumped his fist and offered hugs or high fives to every familiar face he saw in the delirious aftermath of his improbable shot. He was more subdued a few minutes later when he conducted an interview with Clemson athletics. "$25,000 is a lot of money, especially for a college kid without a job," Beck said. Then in the understatement of the year, he added, "It's pretty nice. I'm excited." Hopefully the contest sponsors won't attempt to find a loop hole to get out of paying Beck as we've occasionally seen in the past. If so, Beck says he plans to put some of the money toward his tuition. *
More from the Best of Midnight Madness series:
North Carolina's Kennedy Meeks performs 'I will always love you'
Bill Self recreates Andrew Wiggins' infamous draft day outfit
Clemson student sinks ,000 half-court shot

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