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2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Lineup: Full List of Participants
The San Antonio Spurs took Castle with the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NBA draft out of UConn. Castle was the Big East freshman of the year as the Huskies won the national championship. The rookie has started 25 games for the Spurs this season and is averaging 11 points, three rebounds and two assists this season.
Report: Mac McClung, Stephon Castle Among 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Participants
The four-man field for the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest is set. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic's Mac McClung—the two-time defending Slam
Vince Carter gives NBA Slam Dunk Contest tips to former UConn standout Stephon Castle
On 'NBA on TNT' Castle joined the show to discuss his selection to participate in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, an exhibition tournament which will take place on Feb. 14. As of Tuesday, Castle was rated the NBA's top rookie in the 'KIA Rookie Ladder'.
Hall of Famer Vince Carter offers Slam Dunk Contest advice to Spurs' Stephon Castle
Stephon Castle confirmed he will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest, and the Spurs rookie received some tips from Hall of Famer Vince Carter.
Slam Dunk legend Vince Carter gives Stephon Castle advice on how to win contest: ‘Dunk to win’
A UConn men’s basketball alum has a 50 percent chance to be crowned Slam Dunk champion this year. That is, if you don’t think Mac McClung is unbeatable. Former Huskies Stephon Castle and Andre Jackson Jr.
G League Star Selected to Participate in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest used to be a can't-miss event during All-Star weekend. Some of the game's biggest stars would participate and give the fans a great show. Players like Michael Jordan, ...
Zach LaVine Showed He’s Still Got It While Helping Matas Buzelis Prepare For The Dunk Contest
LaVine teased he might have to make one more Dunk Contest appearance as he helped his young teammate prep for the 2025 ...
Mac McClung needs a roster spot if he is going to keep saving the NBA Dunk Contest
It is starting to feel egregious, though, that McClung continues to participate without a roster spot in the NBA. Currently ...
Dunk Contest participants set: Mac McClung returns to go for third straight win
The Dunk Contest will be part of All-Star Saturday Night, Feb. 15 at the Chase Center in San Francisco (home to the Golden ...
Knicks Snubbed From Dunk Contest
For most of the decade, the New York Knicks were a slam dunk for slam dunks. That won't be the case this time around. Per ...
Mac McClung returns to NBA slam dunk contest hoping for three-peat
Mac McClung will compete against Bucks second-year player Andre Jackson Jr., Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis and Spurs rookie ...
Mac McClung to attempt 3-peat at NBA slam dunk contest
Mac McClung will return to the NBA's slam dunk contest, he confirmed Monday on social media. The Orlando Magic two-way player ...
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NBA: Mac McClung (Gate City) will try to soar to NBA Dunk Contest 3-peat
Shams Charania of ESPN first reported on Monday afternoon that McClung would join San Antonio’s Stephon Castle, Matas Buzelis ...
Caitlin Clark declines invite to NBA All-Star weekend's 3-point shooting contest
Caitlin Clark is going to wait until Indianapolis hosts the WNBA All-Star weekend in July to enter her first 3-point contest as a pro.