Dayne Coates, a junior basketball player diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, experienced unexpected fame on social media due to his unusual jump shot, garnering over 25 million views. His shot's uniqueness sparks discussions about whether it stems from a tic or OCD. Despite this challenge, Coates excelled on the court, averaging 18 points per game and leading his team to an undefeated season. His mother notes the difficulty in pinpointing the exact nature of his shot, while his coach emphasizes his elite skills and productivity in basketball, highlighting Coates' exceptional talent.
"It's pretty wild," said Coates, a junior point guard at Berne-Knox-Westerlo (New York). "Just to see all of the people recreating my shot and trying to do it has been cool for sure. I mean, it must look absurd seeing it for the first time. It's an absolutely ridiculous shot. I never would've imagined this kind of attention."
His mom commented, "We've seen some specialists recently, but there's been nothing definitive. I don't think we'll ever really know what specifically is going on with this because there's not a specific test for it."
Berne-Knox-Westerlo coach Andy Wright stated, "He's just a special player. Of course, he's getting the attention because he's productive in spite of what he deals with, but just strictly from a basketball standpoint, he's elite."
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