Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

Nobuko Johnson, 325th Force Support Squadron fitness center program manager, explains the rules of a basketball contest at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. The 3-Point contest is a National Basketball Association contest that was introduced in 1986. Five racks of five basketballs line the perimeter of the 3-point line in the 3-Point contest to vary the angles participants must shoot to make a basket. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

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Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

Racks of basketballs are lined against the Fitness Center wall in preparation for a 3-Point contest at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. At each shooting station is a rack with five basketballs. Out of the five balls, four are worth one point and the fifth, often nicknamed the "money ball", is worth two points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

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Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

Lennox Higdon, son of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Higdon, shoots a basketball during a 3-Point basketball contest at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. Higdon scored a total of eight baskets in his round of shooting. A perfect score is 40 points, according to National Basketball Association. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

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Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

Lennox Higdon, son of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Higdon, receives fist bumps from the crowd during a 3-Point basketball contest at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. Tyndall Fitness Center holds morale events for service members and their families. This includes sporting events, classes and resources for members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

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Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephen Adekoya, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron firetruck refueler maintenance apprentice, shoots a basketball during a 3-Point basketball contest at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. This is the second consecutive year Tyndall Fitness Center held a 3-Point basketball contest following the impacts of COVID-19 and Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

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Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, 325th Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, left, fist bumps Airman 1st Class Stephen Adekoya, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron firetruck refueler maintenance apprentice, during a 3-Point basketball contest at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. Reyes has won the past two 3-Point basketball contests. Reyes scored a total of 16 points, earning him first place in the contest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

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Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

A basketball sits on a rack at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. Participants in a 3-Point basketball contest attempt to make as many three-point goals as possible from five shooting positions in one minute. According to National Basketball Association a perfect score is 40 points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

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Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

U.S. service members and families watch a 3-Point basketball contest at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. This 3-Point basketball contest was open to all ID card holders age 18 and up to showcase their shooting skills. Over twenty individuals participated in this contest, with the top three places receiving prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

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Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, 325th Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Frederick Grider, 325th Operations Group senior enlisted leader, watches a basketball shot during a 3-Point basketball contest at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. Every contestant has a single round of 70 seconds to score as many points as possible. Scores are recorded and confirmed by referees observing the contest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

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Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

Morgan Brien, 325th Force Support Squadron fitness center equipment technician, holds the 3-Point basketball contest score sheet at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. Tyndall fitness center hosts numerous fitness events for the members of Team Tyndall. This includes sporting events, classes and resources for members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

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Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

From left, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, 325th Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, Jeremiah Hudson, and Airman 1st Class Stephen Adekoya, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron firetruck refueler maintenance apprentice, pose for a photo following a 3-Point basketball contest at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. Reyes won first place with a total of 16 points, Adekoya took 2nd with 14 points, and Hudson took third with 13 points. Players played for prizes that included protein powder and athletic wear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

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Tyndall Air Force Base 3-Point Basketball Contest

Published Aug. 5, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Nobuko Johnson, 325th Force Support Squadron fitness center program manager, explains the rules of a basketball contest at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 27, 2022. The 3-Point contest is a National Basketball Association contest that was introduced in 1986. Five racks of five basketballs line the perimeter of the 3-point line in the 3-Point contest to vary the angles participants must shoot to make a basket. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)