Darnell Wilks in college slam dunk contest

2AMW · 03-29-2011, 04:52 PM

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 · 03-29-2011, 05:25 PM

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 · 03-29-2011, 05:40 PM

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 · 03-29-2011, 07:05 PM

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

Lobot · 03-29-2011, 07:06 PM

The time posted is correct. 9PM ET

Lobot · 03-29-2011, 07:07 PM

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 · 03-29-2011, 07:31 PM

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 · 03-29-2011, 09:07 PM

And thats supposed to mean what

weez1414 · 03-29-2011, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mackbee

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

And that means what?

OCASCM07 · 03-29-2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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

Who Dey Time · 03-29-2011, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weez1414

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 · 03-29-2011, 10:46 PM

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 · 03-29-2011, 10:50 PM

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

Who Dey Time · 03-29-2011, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 03-30-2011, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OCASCM07

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 · 03-30-2011, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Who Dey Time

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 · 03-30-2011, 12:16 PM

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 · 03-30-2011, 12:30 PM

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 · 03-30-2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff From Cincinnati

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 · 03-30-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

03-29-2011, 07:06 PM	#5
Lobot Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Coppell TX	The time posted is correct. 9PM ET __________________ Brent Wyrick 92 Final Four Front Row

03-29-2011, 07:07 PM	#6
Lobot Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Coppell TX	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. __________________ Brent Wyrick 92 Final Four Front Row

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03-29-2011, 04:52 PM	#1
2AMW Member Join Date: Jan 2011	Darnell Wilks in college slam dunk contest 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

03-29-2011, 05:25 PM	#2
BearcatRob33 Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007	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!

03-29-2011, 05:40 PM	#3
weez1414 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009	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.

03-29-2011, 07:05 PM	#4
mackbee Member Join Date: Apr 2009	There is always one, without fail. Alot of truth is said in jest.

03-29-2011, 07:31 PM	#7
Carthage World Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Queens, NY	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.

03-29-2011, 09:07 PM	#8
weez1414 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009	And thats supposed to mean what

03-29-2011, 10:46 PM	#12
weez1414 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009	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.

03-29-2011, 10:50 PM	#13
weez1414 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009	Besides without fail, there is always one to point out someones comment and take it out of context.

03-30-2011, 12:16 PM	#17
weez1414 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009	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.

03-30-2011, 12:30 PM	#18
catscratchfever Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007	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!