Predicting The College Basketball Senior Dunk Contest

Participant #1- Markel Brown, 6'6" G, Oklahoma State

Markel Brown is probably the best dunker in college basketball, and it just so happens that he is a senior that can participate in the end-of-the-year dunk contest. Brown will come in as the favorite, mostly because of his in-game ridiculous dunks.

Participant #2- Cory Jefferson, 6'9" F, Baylor

Jefferson, the man you see posterizing Jeff Withey, is not only a poster dunker. Jefferson is known for his crazy ups that he can use to do dunk contest style slams. In one game last year, Jefferson caught an alley-oop and injured his elbow, that's right, his elbow, on the rim.

Participant #3- C.J. Fair, 6'8" G/F, Syracuse

C.J. Fair is mostly known as a poster dunker, but the athletic swingman can throw it down with flare. His length will give him a strong advantage in the contest, since he should be able to grab alley-oops easily. The only question is if Fair can be consistent and original.

Participant #4- Jordan McRae, 6'6" G, Tennessee

Jordan McRae strikes fear into the heart of opponents, because they know he can make them look like fools with his dunks. McRae's time at Tennessee is almost up, and one of the best ways to top it off would be to participate in the dunk contest. McRae, like C.J. Fair, will bring exceptional length to the table in the contest.

Participant #5- Cleanthony Early, 6'8" F, Wichita State

Cleanthony Early has quietly led Wichita State to an top 5 ranking, but he should make waves with his dunk contest slams. Early's athleticism he displayed in last season's tournament will definitely give him a boost getting into the contest, where he will have to bring his best. Early is sure to bring excitement to the table in the contest.

Participant #6- Victor Rudd, 6'9" F, South Florida

 Rudd may be the first player on this list you have never heard of. If not, search Victor Rudd on YouTube and watch some of the dunks. Then you will believe the South Florida star deserves to be in the dunk contest. Rudd is one of the most underrated players in the nation, but he will make a name for himself when he lands a spot in the dunk contest.

Participant #7- Casey Prather, 6'6" G/F, Florida

Prather has made a name for himself this season, and he should finish the season off in the dunk contest. Before Prather became a star this year, the only thing he did for Florida was slam it down easily. With some assists, Prather is a darkhorse to win the contest.

Participant #8- Russ Smith, 5'11" G, Louisville

Russ Smith is no Nate Robinson, but he can still fly. At 5'11", trick dunks in a contest may be difficult for Smith. If he gets the opportunity to take part in the dunk contest, he will definitely make the most of it.

Top 10 Plays of the College Basketball Season So Far

10. Connaughton Gets Up

Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton gets major air for a two- handed slam vs. Ohio State in Madison Square Garden.

9. Indiana's Trojan Horse

Indiana freshman Troy Williams grabs some air on this incredible putback slam vs. the undefeated Syracuse Orange.

8. Who Booked A Win?

Colorado's Askia Booker makes an INCREDIBLE game-winner to beat the Kansas Jayhawks.

7. Putney's Back

If you saw my last list, Raphaiel Putney of UMass made the highlight list twice, and here he is again.

6. Shabazz's Shabang

Absolutely ridiculous.

5. Jerami's Jam

Jerami Grant is maybe the most athletic player in America.

4. Shaq Slam

They play with ease.

3. McRae Down the Lane

Tennessee's Jordan McRae with the amazing slam.

2.Who?

Jordan Weethee, that's who.

1. Dude, You Got Owned

Kansas State's Marcus Foster slams it home on David Stockton, John Stockton's son.

Predicting Six Final Four Sleepers

Missouri- 11-1 Lost to Illinois

The 25th ranked Tigers are one of the most underrated teams in the nation. Behind star guards Jordan Clarkson and Jabari Brown, the Tigers have been virtually unstoppable, with their only loss a 65-64 defeat to Illinois. With a simple game against Long Beach State and then an easy SEC schedule left, the Tigers should come into March with a top seed and high confidence. When confident, this Missouri team may be unbeatable.

Oregon- 12-0

Oregon has a shot to go undefeated this season. They aced their non conference schedule, and the only teams that can challenge the Ducks are Arizona (13-0), Colorado (11-2) and UCLA (11-2). The Ducks are led by high scoring transfers Joseph Young (20.2 points per game) and Mike Moser (14 points per game). Senior point guard Johnathan Loyd and sophomore Damyean Dotson are leaders for the Ducks, and the Ducks can win the championship easily. 

UMass- 11-1 Loss to Florida State

UMass is the next A-10 team to make the Final Four. Led by 5'9" stud Chaz Williams and surprise center Cady Lalanne, the Minutemen have proven tough to beat with victories over LSU and New Mexico. The Minutemen will be able to compete in the A-10, giving them a good seed in March.

Illinois- 12-2 Lost to Georgia Tech, Oregon

Rayvonte Rice and Tracy Abrams have been a two-man show for the Fighting Illini this season. Rice is leading the charge with 19 points per game and Abrams is not far behind with 13 points per game. The Illini have to survive a trying Big Ten schedule if they want to earn an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Once in the tournament, the Illini are set to wreak havoc. 

Oklahoma- 11-2 Lost to Michigan State, Louisiana Tech

 First of all, the Louisiana Tech loss was a bad loss for Oklahoma. Second, they still show promise. They are competing with Texas and Kansas State for the fifth best team in the Big 12 (Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Baylor, and Kansas are ahead). It will be tough, for the Sooners will have to play every Big 12 team twice. With luck, they will make the tournament, where Buddy Hield (above) will lead the Sooners on a deep run. 

Kansas State- 10-3 Lost to Northern Colorado, Georgetown, Charlotte

When you look at Kansas State's losses, you see Northern Colorado, a team that they should have beat. But when you look at their wins, you see they beat Gonzaga, which is a team that Kansas State shouldn't have beat. The player you see above, Marcus Foster, is leading the Wildcats with 13 points per game. He is helped by three-point sniper Will Spralding and assist machine Shane Southwell. If the Wildcats can survive the Big 12 and make the tournament, they are poised to make a deep run.