Fan Makes Half Court Shot at Utah Utes Game, Bank Refuses to Pay $5,000 Prize Because He's 17 [UPDATE]

Utah beat Eastern Washington on Friday night in Salt Lake City, 85-69. At halftime a fan took a shot from halfcourt for $5,000. He made the shot, but now he says the bank won’t pay because he is only 17-years old.

I made the half court for $5,000 but got aced out of it because it was “against policy” that I was 17 even though they still let me shoot it. Still stoked I made the shot but I would appreciate some money. @MountainAmerica @UtahMBB @MUSSemeritus pic.twitter.com/qw6xAL0Pgt
— Charlie Caine (@ctcaine9) November 25, 2017

Why was he allowed to not only enter the contest, but be chosen if he wasn’t eligible? This is a question the bank and the school will have to answer and hopefully they can do right by this kid. And I’m not just talking about a free checking account.

UPDATE: Not only did Utah make things right, but the kid is donating half the money to charity.

UPDATE: Utah AD Chris Hill called again to tell me they would send me the payment for the shot. Half of which I will donate to a non-profit I volunteer with, Maji United (https://t.co/ZU1cFrfPSa). Thanks, and go Utes! ?? https://t.co/7c4Yexhcva
— Charlie Caine (@ctcaine9) November 25, 2017