One-armed basketball player shows talent

Basketball is a highly-skilled game and one that should not be taken lightly.

People have to be very fit if they want to take part in the sport, while they can also make a lot of money from it if they are any good.

However, for Zach Hodskins the game offers a few more challenges than normal, as he plays for his college team despite only having one arm.

He does not let this stop him from fulfilling his potential though, as he is averaging 11.3 points per game this season, while he has also landed a total of 13 three-pointers.

Speaking to USA Today, the 16-year-old said: "The [opposition] don't think I can play or they don't know what to think, but it's when I hit those first few shots or when I go by them is when they wake up."

He was born with a left arm that ends at the elbow, but he hasn't allowed this to stop him enjoying the game he loves and you have to take your hat off to the youngster.

Posted by Mark Wilkins