Maya Higa shocked fellow streamers and viewers alike by sinking an impressive deep shot during a recent Mogul Moves basketball event hosted by Ludwig Ahgren. The conservationist and Alveus Sanctuary founder delivered the highlight-worthy basket while playing in casual attire that reportedly included flip flops.
During the half-court game, which used modified scoring rules where traditional three-pointers count as two points, Higa broke her defender’s ankles before launching a clean shot from distance. The ball sailed through the hoop without touching the rim, immediately drawing excited reactions from everyone present.
“All net, didn’t even touch the rim… MVP,” commented one viewer as clips of the moment spread across social media platforms. Others quickly dubbed her “Maya ‘Curry’ Higa” and “The Larry Bird of Birds,” playfully referencing both her basketball skills and her regular work with animals.
What made the shot especially impressive is Higa’s background as a wildlife rehabilitator and conservation advocate rather than an athlete. While she regularly streams educational content about animals and leads conservation initiatives through her sanctuary, Maya isn’t mainly known for being good at sports.
The basketball game was part of Ludwig’s ongoing Mogul Moves brand of events, which often pull together content creators for all sorts of competitions and challenges. These get-togethers usually show personalities trying things outside their usual zone, but not many have dropped an athletic play quite like Higa’s clutch three.
