High School Hoop Stars Ready to Dunk Their Way to Glory
Basketball fans know the thrill of a powerful dunk. It's a moment that can electrify a crowd and leave everyone talking. At a recent sports media event, high school basketball players from Section III were asked who on their teams might be the next to make a spectacular dunk.
The Contenders
Jacob McDonald (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown) Believes he has the athleticism but is unsure if he will dunk.
Johntae Smith (Auburn) Praised by teammate Datavion Pertilla for being both smart and athletic.
Mike Virginia (Baldwinsville) Confident in his jumping ability, claiming to have the most bounce on his team.
Phillip Norgaisse (Carthage) Boasts about his height and jumping skills, saying he can dunk the highest.
Brody Smith (Cato-Meridian) Known for his hops, with teammate Dylan McGetrick saying he's always ready to try a dunk.
Gavin Wagner (Cazenovia) Has been dunking since his sophomore year and is considered the tallest and most athletic player on his team.
Jace Bukowski (Central Square) Has improved his skills and is seen as a strong candidate for a dunk.
Brayden Smalls (Central Valley Academy) Expected to dunk this year, according to his teammate Calvin Jacquays.
David Oyewole (Chittenango) Known for his incredible vertical jump and shot-blocking abilities.
Kieghlin Hicks (Christian Brothers Academy) Praised for his height, length, and overall talent.
T. J. Walker (Cincinnatus) The tallest player on his team.
Nate Peto (Clinton) Noted for his impressive vertical leap for his height.
Bob Robinson (Corcoran) The only player on his team who could potentially dunk.
Iniko Abani (Cortland) Known for his ability to jump high and pull off dunks.
Cole Venditti and Brian McAlpine (East Syracuse Minoa) Both very athletic and capable of blocking shots and rebounding.
Landon Bregou (Faith Heritage) Excited about the possibility of dunking again after doing so last year.
Asa Caldwell (Fabius-Pompey) The only player on his team who can dunk, despite not looking like a typical dunker.
Adam Winnowicz (Fayetteville-Manlius) Very athletic and can jump high.
Xavier Doty (Fulton) Often thrown lob passes and is considered a strong candidate for a dunk this year.
Branden Wiggins (Hannibal) Has been working on his jump and is close to dunking.
Micah-Jarrell Stewart (Henninger) Known for his windmill dunks and active playing style.
Carl Pace (Herkimer) Believes he has the highest vertical leap on his team.
Dane Francis (Homer) Praised for his height and ability to jump out of the gym.
Azir Germany (ITC) Very tall and can easily reach the rim.
Sion Willis (Jamesville-DeWitt) Has been working on his dunking technique and is one of the few players on his team who can dunk.
Dylan Czarnecki (Jordan-Elbridge) Known for his jumping ability.
Kaden Bullock (Liverpool) Tall and bouncy, making him a potential candidate for a dunk.
Brendon Bowers (Lowville) Has been putting in extra work in the gym.
Sam Timmerman (Lyme) Described as an absolute beast.
Tyler Wladis (Manlius Pebble Hill) Known for his energy and vertical leap.
Dom Gosh-Sandy (Marcellus) A gifted athlete who can jump very high.
Brayden Mack (Mexico) Very athletic and competitive.
Ra'id Adams (New York Mills) Known for his explosive jumps.
Zaier Escho (Nottingham) Often underestimated but can jump high.
Justis Brown and Preston Cashman (Oneida) Passionate about basketball and dedicated to their team's success.
Kzar Greene (OnTECH) Believes he has the most hops on his team.
Jayson Mayo (Oriskany) A big player in the post.
Donovan Manley (Phoenix) Known for his attitude and jumping ability.
Travis Stuart (Port Byron) Can jump high and is good in the air.
Matthew Plyter (Pulaski) Has a 40-inch vertical leap and has been dunking in open gyms.
Spencer Oliva (Sackets Harbor) Confident in his ability to dunk.
Nolan Sigman (Sherburne-Earlville) Considered the closest to dunking on his team.
Joe Delmonico (Skaneateles) Praised for his dunking skills and shooting ability.
Jeremiah Benjamin (Solvay) One of the few players on his team who can dunk.
Daniel Garback (Tully) Tall and strong, making him a potential candidate for a dunk.
Clyde Taylor (Utica Notre Dame) Has the most bounce on his team.
Cormac Sherwood (Vernon Verona Sherrill) Has been working out and is built to dunk.
Sean Robinson (Watertown) A first-year player who has shown his dunking ability over the summer.
Clyde Allen (West Genesee) 6-foot-5 and bouncy.
Eli Welch (Westhill) Has a near 40-inch vertical leap and often tries to dunk in practice.
Owen Smith (Westmoreland) A big kid who could potentially dunk if he puts in the work.
Mike Hill (Whitesboro) Known for having the most hops on his team.
