WRITE SMALL SUMMARY FOR THIS PASSAGE AND ILL GIVE YOU BRAINLEST AND 5 RATE AND A THANKS. FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (Achieve3000, March 22, 2018). Omar Ndiaye plays basketball at Northern Arizona University in the U. S. During practice, he hits long three-point shots with a flick of his wrist. He has the same springy legs as his teammates and is just as quick off the dribble. There is only one difference between Ndiaye and his teammates: Ndiaye plays with one hand.

Anyone familiar with basketball understands the skill it takes. Basketball is played by two teams trying to get possession of a ball. Each team has five players on the court at a time. They dribble, pass, and try to shoot the ball through a hoop to score points. Players rely on strong legs, quick reactions, and—usually—two hands. At the college level, basketball teams can be found in Australia, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the U. S., and many other countries, and the games can be intense.

Born without a right hand, U. S. player Ndiaye overcame seemingly impossible odds. It took more than talent to achieve his dream of becoming a top-level college basketball player.

"It is amazing what he can do with one hand, things we take for granted in life like tying his shoes," said Northern Arizona coach Jack Murphy. "He's one of the toughest kids I know."

Growing up, Ndiaye never let the lack of a right hand get in his way. He started playing sports at an early age. He tried everything from football, soccer, swimming, and baseball. In baseball, he learned how to catch the ball with the baseball glove on his left hand. He'd then take off the glove so he could throw the ball back. In basketball, Ndiaye spent hours experimenting with how to dribble, catch the ball, and hold it so he could shoot baskets.

"It was a lot of reps, just trying to figure stuff out," he said. "I didn't… think too much. I just did

it. [It was] a lot of going into my backyard and figuring it out, shooting, how to hold the ball. I felt like it came naturally to me."

The extra work paid off. Ndiaye was one of the best players on his high school basketball team. He was even one of the best in his city. He averaged 21 points, eight assists, five rebounds, and two steals per game. People were amazed that someone with only one hand could be a high school basketball star.

After high school, Ndiaye went to Northern Arizona University. He wasn't given a basketball scholarship, or even recruited by his college team. But he was given the chance by Coach Murphy to prove his skills as a "walk-on." Walk-on players must practice with the team. They have to prove that they are good enough to play. For Ndiaye, it was like an impossible dream come true.

"I always had the thought about it, but I didn't know it could come true," he said. "I've dreamed about it my whole life. It's also very tough…because a lot isn't guaranteed as a walk-on, but you have to come in with the same mentality, just trying to work hard and make your team better."

Ndiaye provides energy, effort, and encouragement to his team.

"When I show [my team members] I can do things with one hand, it gets them going and [lets them] know they can work harder, too," he said.

Ndiaye also encourages younger students at youth basketball camps.

"[Kids] definitely ask…how I do it," Ndiaye said. "I always let them know if they have confidence in themselves they can do anything. They see me doing it with one hand, [and] the sky's the limit for them."

Ndiaye's plans to become a motivational speaker after college. He certainly has a great story to tell.