Basketball and social media star Tristan Jass breaks four records in just four hours

Internet basketball sensation and Electrolit athlete Tristan Jass put his trick shots to the test last month with Guinness World Records, breaking four records in just four hours to become an official part of hooping history.

The renowned player – who amassed over 10 million followers across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram with his incredible basketball shots – went viral this year when he signed a professional contract with the Vancouver Bandits, and the team generously welcomed us on to their court at Langley Events Centre in Langley, British Columbia, to tackle some titles.

Yet to no surprise, the attempt was officially a slam dunk for Tristan – who was awarded four new pieces of hardware for the farthest basketball bounce shot, the most consecutive behind-the-backboard basketball shots, the most basketball layups in one minute, and the longest basketball shot blindfolded.

“Man, this is unreal,” said Tristan. “I’ve always been about doing things differently, pushing the limits, getting creative, and just having fun with the game.

“Breaking four Guinness World Records titles in one day? It was a grind. But Electrolit kept me hydrated, and that’s everything when it comes to performing at my best. 

“I’m grateful, I’m hyped, and I’m just getting started.”

The first record Tristan tried was for the farthest basketball bounce shot – a difficult challenge, since he had to launch the ball from over 30 m (98.42 ft) away, and high enough to hit the ground once before going into the net. 

Each attempt, Tristan would fling the ball way over the height of the backboard to get a good arc, but it still took a few tries to get the perfect shot.

“Gotta get it high,” he remarked, as the ball bounced past the line. 

Finally, the ball sprang back off the wood and swooshed into the net, prompting screams and claps from the sidelines.

“Ayyyy, let’s go!” Tristan shouted. “World Records Jass in the building!”

He had somehow made the shot from 98 ft 5.5 in (30.01 m) away, which is nearly the length of a football field – and claimed his first Guinness World Records title for the furthest bounce shot in the world. 

“It wasn’t easy, but nothing in life is easy – you gotta work for it,” he exclaimed. 

“That’s a tough one, man, that was a little difficult,” he said. “All those ones that would hit the rim and then bounce out… I was getting a little worried!”

Yet now the record holder was hooked on claiming titles, and Tristan jumped right back into the game. As soon as he snagged his second certificate from Adjudicator Michael Empric, he said: “On to the next one, man, we gotta keep this thing going!”

The second title Tristan would be attempting was for the most consecutive behind-the-backboard basketball shots, which required the athlete to plant two feet behind the backboard, and shoot over the net repeatedly to break the previous record held by Taylor Grayson (USA) of 14.

As opposed to his other title, which was obtained through distance shooting, this record requires dexterity close-up – and Tristan could not hit anything besides the backboard in this attempt.

Throughout the challenge, most of Tristan’s shots were clean, and by the 16th launch of the ball he was confident he would claim the crown. After he made that last throw, the ball circled around the rim before finally falling in, allowing the athlete to win the record for most consecutive behind-the-backboard basketball shots.

“I wanted more, but we did it!” he said, taking the certificate from Michael. 

Since Tristan took the title, his record was verified as beaten by Maddison Neale (USA) with an incredible 18 shots – which we’re sure will only inspire Tristan to reattempt again. But as they say, all’s fair in love and basketball, and the athlete was more than ready to move on to another title.

“But hey, we broke the record, and we’re on to the next…” he said, “let’s go!”

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Tristan’s next attempt was for the most basketball layups in one minute, where he had to beat the long-standing record of 22 held by Lucius “Too Tall” Winston (USA) of the Harlem Globetrotters since 2021.

“Your feet have to clear the free-throw line every time for the shot to count,” instructed Michael. “You ready?”

Tristan apparently was very ready, because as soon as he was counted off he started smashing layups – grabbing balls tossed at him from a friend and throwing them into the net like his life depended on it.

Most times, he wouldn’t even wait for the ball to sink into the net before he made his next throw, his legs nimbly hopping back and forth and his eyes remaining focused on the rim.

As the seconds left on the timer decreased, Tristan’s score increased – and as Michael counted down “three, two, one, you’re done”, the final ball wooshed cleanly into the net for a final score of 23.

It took a moment for referees to review the footage and confirm his win, but Tristan was thrilled when it was verified that he had broken his third record.

He accepted hugs from excited supporters, and nodded humbly as he took his next certificate.

And it all ended with a face covering and a dream – as Tristan took on the title for the longest basketball shot blindfolded.

With a towel wrapped tightly around his eyes, and a handful of buddies to guide him into place, Tristan lined up at one end of the court and started blindly slinging basketballs towards the opposite net. 

As each ball got miraculously closer and closer to making it in, Tristan began to get more focused – relaxing only when he heard his friends erupt into cheer around him. 

“It went in?” he asked, pulling off his blindfold.

“It went in!” echoed the crowd of spectators, affirmed by Michael’s reaction.

“It went in,” he said, shaking his head in disbelief. 

Tristan had scored a clean shot from 73 ft 10.2 in (22.51 m) away, launching the ball into the net from a distance over double the length of a telephone pole.

He officially took the title from Ant Atkinson (USA) of the Harlem Globetrotters, and achieved his fourth record in four hours for the longest basketball shot blindfolded!

“I need to sit down for a second,” said Tristan, plopping himself on a courtside seat. “I heard it go in and then nobody said anything?” 

“We were all in shock!” shouted one of his friends.

As he accepted his last certificate, Tristan reflected on the incredible experience, and celebrated with all his fans.

“This one was a little bit difficult, I’m not going to lie. I was feeling off-balance because I had my eyes closed, and I was trying to just feel it out. 

“Luckily one went in the hoop!” he said happily.

Congratulations on your incredible achievements, Tristan – you are Officially Amazing!