Jason McElwain
Jason McElwain
Jason McElwain, nicknamed "J-Mac",is an American high-functioning autistic amateur athlete, in both basketball and marathon, and public speaker. McElwain came to fame on national news, in 2006, when he played during a high school basketball game, and scored twenty points...
bucket felt free hitting
It was like a big old bucket and I was just hitting them like they were free throws. I just felt relaxed.
greatest love sports
I just love it, it's one of the greatest sports in the world.
team
I was very excited. The team was excited. Everyone was excited.
fire hotter
I was on fire. I was hotter than a pistol.
career ended hotter
I ended my career on the right note. I was really hotter than a pistol!
advice autistic care people
I'm not really that different. I don't really care about this autistic situation, really. It's just the way I am. The advice I'd give to autistic people is just keep working, just keep dreaming. You'll get your chance, and you'll do it.
amazing classes great senior worry
This has been an amazing year. I didn't think I'd be here, but it's great because it's my senior year, and I don't have any classes to worry about.