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College student Jaren Barajas beats Damian Lillard in 3-point shooting contest, wins $100K

Jaren Barajas won $100,000 by defeating Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest during the NBA All-Star Game.
The NBA will donate $50,000 each to Lillard's scholarship fund and local Boys & Girls Clubs.
Barajas, a freshman studying business at Los Medanos College, said the win will help with his education and family.
Lillard expressed excitement about the dramatic finish and highlighted the positive impact on others.

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