Men's Basketball

Morgan State's Troy Baxter Wins 2021 College Slam Dunk Contest

Courtesy of Morgan State Athletic Communications


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Senior forward Troy Baxter impressed with his power and vertical creativity en route to winning the Great Clips College Slam Dunk Championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday night.

The 32nd annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships event featured the nation's top college basketball players showcasing their high-flying and sharp-shooting skills for an ESPN2 national television audience.
 
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Baxter clearly emerged as the night's best dunker, becoming the first player to win both the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk and the college slam dunk titles. You can view his Baxter's slams below.
 
 
 
 
 
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In addition, here's a look at the participant list, the round-by-round results and the contest's highlights.

Great Clips Slam Dunk Championship
First Round
Isaiah Miller, UNC Greensboro – 49.9
Unique McClean, St. Francis Brooklyn – 47.4
Troy Baxter, Morgan State – 44.8
TJ Crockett, Lindenwood – 35.7
Elyjah Goss, IUPUI – 35.2
Zach Jacobs, James Madison – 30.8

Semifinals
Troy Baxter, Morgan State – 99.8
TJ Crockett, Lindenwood – 77.1
Unique McClean, St. Francis Brooklyn – 38.9
Isaiah Miller, UNC Greensboro – 9.9
 
Final Round
Troy Baxter, Morgan State – 43.3
TJ Crockett, Lindenwood – Did not complete his dunk