Despite living with an intellectual impairment, Jack Innella's sporting ability knows no bounds.
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The 14-year-old became the youngest player in history to be selected into the Victorian Ivor Burge men's basketball team.
He was named as an emergency player for the squad, which will compete at the Australian Ivor Burge Championships in February.
That's not all.
Later this year the Ballarat youngster will play for Victoria at the 2020 National Junior Games in Launceston.
And only this week, he was named in the Melbourne United Basketball Academy - a pathway program designed to prepare kids for elite competition.
Innella's mother Belinda joked she didn't know where he got his talent from.
"He's a bit of a freak of nature, he certainly doesn't get it from us," she said.
"It's been mind-boggling and we couldn't be any prouder. He hasn't let his disability get in the way and the world is his oyster."
It's an extraordinary run of achievements for Innella, who attends Ballarat Specialist School.
After picking up basketball three years ago, Belinda said he had really come on over the last 12 months.
"He played years ago and he didn't seem to be interested so we pulled the pin. Then three years ago he said he wanted to give it another go and he's been flying from there," she said.
A fundraising page has been started to help Jack attend upcoming representative events.
To donate, click here: https://include.specialolympics.com.au/fundraisers/jackinnella