Darnell Wilks in college slam dunk contest

[2AMW]

Darnell Wilks will be representing Cincinnati in the college slam dunk contest this Thursday night on ESPN (I believe 9pm EST) - should be fun to watch.

Other big east participants:
Pittsburgh's Gilbert Brown and St. John's Justin Burrell

[BearcatRob33]

Wilks has had some impressive dunks this year (as well as throughout his career), but someone else who has impressed me with their dunks too is Dion Dixon (although I don't think he would do particularly well in the competition)

Best of luck Darnell!

[weez1414]

Hopefully he doesn't foul anyone or throw it out of bounds. Just kidding he helped us immensely to bring us back to where we are, good luck to him in his future.

[mackbee]

There is always one, without fail. Alot of truth is said in jest.

[Lobot]

The time posted is correct. 9PM ET

[Lobot]

I think Darnell is smart enough to actually put something down if he gets to the finals and misses his first attempt unlike some James White people we know.

[Carthage World]

Wilks was impressive in the Deveroes dunk contest when I watched him 2 summers ago but I felt like he was still holding back a little bit. Hope he pulls every trick out of the bag Thursday night.

[weez1414]

And thats supposed to mean what

[weez1414]

There is always one, without fail. Alot of truth is said in jest.

And that means what?

[OCASCM07]

I think Darnell is smart enough to actually put something down if he gets to the finals and misses his first attempt unlike some James White people we know.

Flight White's performance still wasn't as bad as #13 Leonard Stokes' was.

[Who Dey Time]

And that means what?

It's no secret, based on this year's game threads, that you were not a fan of Darnell being on the team let alone playing significant minutes.

[weez1414]

He definatley huslted his butt off but and is out of control and out of position most of the time, but i thought I made it clear that i respected what he's done. Also what he was ranked as a recruit he underachieved even though stars by their names don't mean much of anything. I was never a fan of his shot selection and him and Thomas putting the other team in the bonus as fast as they could. And I'm not alone. I'll also give credit where credit is due he was one of the only players to try to block shots he might of fouled , but he tried. When was the last time Thomas or Gates left their feet to block a shot. ( NOT MANY). Besides take a joke, It's a dunk contest for crying out loud.

[weez1414]

Besides without fail, there is always one to point out someones comment and take it out of context.

[Who Dey Time]

He definatley huslted his butt off but and is out of control and out of position most of the time, but i thought I made it clear that i respected what he's done. Also what he was ranked as a recruit he underachieved even though stars by their names don't mean much of anything. I was never a fan of his shot selection and him and Thomas putting the other team in the bonus as fast as they could. And I'm not alone. I'll also give credit where credit is due he was one of the only players to try to block shots he might of fouled , but he tried. When was the last time Thomas or Gates left their feet to block a shot. ( NOT MANY). Besides take a joke, It's a dunk contest for crying out loud.

I personally don't have any issue with your position on Wilks. But, in fairness to others, you were fairly harsh on him on a consistent basis. You'll understand if those folks question your motives when posting on him even if it was said in jest.

[ReynMaker]

Flight White's performance still wasn't as bad as #13 Leonard Stokes' was.

youtube white's cba and overseas dunk contests. no doubt he wins nba if he could actually stay in the league. Dude does 4 different dunks from the free throw line and is the first to take off from behind the line and make it. Best one footed dunker i've seen.

[Jeff From Cincinnati]

It's no secret, based on this year's game threads, that you were not a fan of Darnell being on the team let alone playing significant minutes.

Either am I. Hes not that great of a player. So what?

[weez1414]

I knew I wasn't the only one. I just call it as I see it. He's athletic great, but it isn't a high jump contest you need to put the round thing in the hoop.

[catscratchfever]

jesus christ guys are we that freaking miserable that we are arguing about liking a player who is no longer on the team?
Grow up people!

[Who Dey Time]

Either am I. Hes not that great of a player. So what?

Where did I disagree with him? He asked why people questioned a post about DW that he made and I gave him an answer.

Thanks for your $.02 though.

[Who Dey Time]

I knew I wasn't the only one. I just call it as I see it. He's athletic great, but it isn't a high jump contest you need to put the round thing in the hoop.

Again, I don't disagree with you. However, as I said, people are going to take any post you make about DW with a grain of salt given your prior posts about him.

Nothing more than that.

[ZachAttack]

I wish Darnell had redshirted as a freshman. He would have probably seen big minutes next year stepping into Bishop's role.

[weez1414]

Again, I don't disagree with you. However, as I said, people are going to take any post you make about DW with a grain of salt given your prior posts about him.

Nothing more than that.

Nah I'm with you it wasn't you that said anything. Mackbee or whoever acted like I attacked Wilks. If you look at some of my posts when he made plays I acknowledged it or when he provided a spark. My whole take on him is most of the time he played out of control. No offense taken here.

[mackbee]

You got me... I didnt want to respond to you cause its silly. What I meant is just that the the guy isnt even playing anymore and you are still taking shots at him... in jest or whatever. Every player is not going to live up to their potential and guess what people foul in a game.. sometimes its ill timed. Relax.

[DistantFan]

Does anyone have the means to record the contest? If so, I would really like a copy or link to that file.

[BearcatAlum1]

Goodluck to Darnell. No reason for pot shots at this time.

[Not Guilty]

I wish Darnell had redshirted as a freshman. He would have probably seen big minutes next year stepping into Bishop's role.

What would have been best for Darnell was a year of prep school and even then a possible redshirt. It would be nice if he were just entering his junior year and had that experience and time to develop under his belt.

[KY Bearcat]

I for one am very excited to see Darnell in the contest...I don't know how many times this season I almost jumped out of my shoes when Darnell was on a breakaway only to have it called back before he got to the rim. While he did have several impressive dunks, I don't think we got a chance to see Darnell's full dunking abilities on the court this year.

Anyone know what time the contest is?

[MDW79]

I for one am very excited to see Darnell in the contest...I don't know how many times this season I almost jumped out of my shoes when Darnell was on a breakaway only to have it called back before he got to the rim. While he did have several impressive dunks, I don't think we got a chance to see Darnell's full dunking abilities on the court this year.

Anyone know what time the contest is?

I think it starts at 9.

[KY Bearcat]

...Friday?

[bearcats5]

...Friday?

Tonight on ESPN2.

[KY Bearcat]

I didn't even look at the post that started the thread listing the contest time and channel ha...but thanks for the info. guys. I'll be watching for sure.

[CatsClaw]

I knew I wasn't the only one. I just call it as I see it. He's athletic great, but it isn't a high jump contest you need to put the round thing in the hoop.

Nobody cares about your opinion about Wilks. This was about a slam dunk contest and you turned it into a "let me get attention by bashing Wilks" thread, which is weak.

[BearCatMarcher]

Did he win?

[bighicks14]

He is in 2nd place after the first round. He had a great first dunk.

[Eta Rho]

Didnt know that Wilks should have actually been a junior this year due to graduating high school early. Would've been nice to see him back next year.

[Eta Rho]

Wilks currently in third after second dunk

[bighicks14]

I didn't like his second dunk, he could have done something better. Hopefully he can get through to the next round.

[BearCatMarcher]

Got shafted on that score. That was pretty neat didn't see the note.

[bighicks14]

He is in the semi finals.

[CroninCrazy]

Nice 3rd dunk! It was hard to go after a perfect score in the first round!

[bighicks14]

That was an awesome dunk. I think he should have gotten a perfect score. If that guy from Asheville gets a better score that is crap. He didn't even dunk over the guy.

[CroninCrazy]

I wish I could jump over a player and then dunk...what's with that Memphis guy and his huge Tiger tat anyways? West had the "X" one...why don't UC guys sport the C-Paw?

[bighicks14]

Williams dunk was crap, he shouldn't have gotten a perfect score. It should be a 3 person final with Brown, Wilks, and Tucker.

[CroninCrazy]

Williams dunk was crap, he shouldn't have gotten a perfect score. It should be a 3 person final with Brown, Wilks, and Tucker.

I agree...Wilks is out at 3rd place. :mad:

[bighicks14]

Hopefully Tucker wins

[CroninCrazy]

Jacob Tucker = Winner

Is he the first white guy who won it all?

[bighicks14]

I think there was a European guy a couple years ago that won it. He could be the first white american to in it.

[Lobot]

Send some twitter love to @silkywilks15. Guy gets a 49/50 and doesn't make the finals. Gotta be kidding me.

[levydl]

Didnt know that Wilks should have actually been a junior this year due to graduating high school early. Would've been nice to see him back next year.

He's 22 years old. That's not exactly graduating early.

[bearcats011]

He's 22 years old. That's not exactly graduating early.

He skipped his senior year of highschool though.

[levydl]

He skipped his senior year of highschool though.

No, he went to 4 years of high school. It was believed he was going to take a prep school 5th year, but it turned out he didn't need to. Jason Henry didn't qualify and Wilks came to UC a year earlier than some expected and was first reported, but not a year early from a high school standpoint.

Wish he would have taken a prep year or redshirted, but he was a good player for UC.