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Darius Clark Reclaims the Vertical Jump World Record With Historic 53-Inch Leap at Fanatics Fest NYC
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Darius Clark set a new vertical jump world record of 53 inches this week at Fanatics Fest NYC, clearing the bar a half inch above Ethan Pimstone’s previous mark of 52.5 inches and reclaiming the title he has now held three separate times in his…
Ethan Pimstone Records Massive 52.5-Inch Vertical Jump at Dunk Camp 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Ethan Pimstone recorded a remarkable 52.5-inch vertical jump during testing at Dunk Camp 2026, instantly producing one of the biggest moments of the week and one of the highest measured vertical jumps ever seen in the sport. The jump came during…
Cam Hazzard Joins Elite 50-Inch Club With Historic Vertical Leap Despite Injury
A 50-Inch Vertical Is One of the Rarest Feats in Sports Dunking News — Cam Hazzard, known across the dunk world as Hazzardous Dunks, has officially recorded a 50-inch vertical leap , becoming just the seventh athlete in history to reach the mark. In a sport where…
Jordan Kilganon Names 3 Dunkers Who Could Challenge Him on an 8-Foot Rim
Kilganon Returns to His Low-Rim Roots Dunking News — Jordan Kilganon, widely considered the greatest dunker of all time, is turning the spotlight back to one of the most important proving grounds in dunking: the 8-foot rim. In a recent video posted to YouTube and…
The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Felt Empty — And Mac McClung’s Shadow Was Everywhere
The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest crowned a new champion. But it did not crown a memorable moment. Held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, this year’s contest delivered solid performances, clean execution, and one perfect 50. What it did not deliver was innovation,…
2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest Field Set as Mac McClung Steps Away
New Champion Guaranteed at NBA All Star Weekend The NBA has officially announced the participants for the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, and one thing is certain. There will be a new champion crowned this year. The contest will take place on Saturday, February 14,…
The Most Complicated Dunk in the World Pushes Human Performance to Its Absolute Limit
Vince Carter is globally recognized as one of the greatest dunkers basketball has ever seen. His in game and contest dunks defined generations of fans. Yet even at that level, a dunk like the 360 kamikaze sits outside the realm of what traditional basketball dunking…
Jordan Kilganon Crowned Dunkman Champion After Sudden Death Dunk Off
Dunkman Finals Deliver One of the Greatest Dunk Nights Ever What started with 48 of the best professional dunkers on the planet came down to four finalists, one rim, and one last dunk to decide it all. On December 18, 2025, Dunkman delivered a finals episode that…
Jordan Kilganon Becomes First Pro Dunker with a Signature Shoe: The Game1 Low – Blue Scorpion
June 19, 2025 — After nearly a year of speculation, leaks, and heated discussion across dunking forums and subreddits, the wait is finally over. Jordan Kilganon has officially become the first professional dunker to launch a signature shoe in collaboration with a…
Dunk Camp 2025: Hoopin Nate Wins, Hopkins Fights Through Injury, Clark Breaks Vertical Record
The world’s best dunkers gathered June 16–19 in Farmington, Utah, for Dunk Camp 2025. From Hoopin Nate’s bold win to Darius Clark’s record-breaking 51-inch vertical, the event marked a generational shift in elite dunking.