15-year-old sinks basket after front flip (VIDEO)

WASHINGTON – Mastering a front flip is hard enough, but imagine then making a basket from across the basketball court. That trick is what landed 15-year-old Maciah Thomas on SportsCenter’s Top Ten list.

The Frederick teen, who is described as a free runner and parkour enthusiast on the YouTube page showing his feat, takes a running start before leaping into the air, flipping over and making the incredible shot.

Check out the video below.

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