Duke Dunk Report

[Kedsy]

I noticed that the Duke media guide (http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/attachments1/files/4200/626837.pdf?_ga=2.107993733.603276934.1510346469-1100753068.1500562163) lists dunks as a stat. So since this year's team is so dunkosterous, I thought it might be fun to track the team's progress.

Below is a list showing the past 31 year's worth of dunks. I would note that if you add up the individual dunks in the guide, it doesn't always add up to the "official" total for the year, so the table includes two columns, the "official count" and the "individual count." The only year with a major difference is the 2005-06 season, during which the team either had 79 dunks or 122 dunks, depending on which total you believe.



Year Off Ct Ind Ct Games Dpg NCAA finish
1999 162 163 39 4.15 2
1992 146 146 36 4.06 1
2001 130 131 39 3.33 1
1990 126 126 38 3.32 2
2015 124 124 39 3.18 1
2003 118 118 33 3.58 16
2007 117 117 33 3.55 64
2011 114 114 37 3.08 16
1989 113 117 36 3.14 4
2002 113 113 35 3.23 16
2000 113 113 34 3.32 16
1991 112 113 39 2.87 1
2012 112 112 34 3.29 64
2009 111 111 37 3.00 16
2016 110 110 36 3.06 16
1994 109 113 34 3.21 2
1998 106 104 36 2.94 8
1993 106 106 32 3.31 32
2013 102 102 36 2.83 8
1988 99 99 35 2.83 4
2008 97 97 34 2.85 32
2014 97 99 35 2.77 64
2004 95 95 37 2.57 4
1986 88 88 40 2.20 2
2010 86 86 40 2.15 1
2017 84 84 37 2.27 32
2006 79 122 36 2.19 16
1997 78 78 33 2.36 32
1995 76 80 31 2.45 n/a
2005 74 76 33 2.24 16
1987 69 69 33 2.09 16
1996 63 67 31 2.03 64


While there were plenty of Duke teams that succeeded while playing below the rim, the teams with the top five Duke dunk performances all made the NCAA championship game, including three of our five champions (although in part that's because those teams played more games).

For this year, I've been counting in the official box scores, and this is how we've done:

Elon: 7 dunks
Utah Valley: 9 dunks
Michigan State: 5 dunks (probably would have been more if Marvin hadn't gotten hurt)

Total, through three games: 21 dunks (7 per game).

The record is 162 dunks (or 163) in 1998-99, an average of 4.15 per game. If this year's team continues to dunk apace, we'll shatter that record.

If there's interest, and if I feel like it, I'll continue to update this during the season.

[atoomer0881]

I noticed that the Duke media guide (http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/attachments1/files/4200/626837.pdf?_ga=2.107993733.603276934.1510346469-1100753068.1500562163) lists dunks as a stat. So since this year's team is so dunkosterous, I thought it might be fun to track the team's progress.

Below is a list showing the past 31 year's worth of dunks. I would note that if you add up the individual dunks in the guide, it doesn't always add up to the "official" total for the year, so the table includes two columns, the "official count" and the "individual count." The only year with a major difference is the 2005-06 season, during which the team either had 79 dunks or 122 dunks, depending on which total you believe.



Year Off Ct Ind Ct Games Dpg NCAA finish
1999 162 163 39 4.15 2
1992 146 146 36 4.06 1
2001 130 131 39 3.33 1
1990 126 126 38 3.32 2
2015 124 124 39 3.18 1
2003 118 118 33 3.58 16
2007 117 117 33 3.55 64
2011 114 114 37 3.08 16
1989 113 117 36 3.14 4
2002 113 113 35 3.23 16
2000 113 113 34 3.32 16
1991 112 113 39 2.87 1
2012 112 112 34 3.29 64
2009 111 111 37 3.00 16
2016 110 110 36 3.06 16
1994 109 113 34 3.21 2
1998 106 104 36 2.94 8
1993 106 106 32 3.31 32
2013 102 102 36 2.83 8
1988 99 99 35 2.83 4
2008 97 97 34 2.85 32
2014 97 99 35 2.77 64
2004 95 95 37 2.57 4
1986 88 88 40 2.20 2
2010 86 86 40 2.15 1
2017 84 84 37 2.27 32
2006 79 122 36 2.19 16
1997 78 78 33 2.36 32
1995 76 80 31 2.45 n/a
2005 74 76 33 2.24 16
1987 69 69 33 2.09 16
1996 63 67 31 2.03 64


While there were plenty of Duke teams that succeeded while playing below the rim, the teams with the top five Duke dunk performances all made the NCAA championship game, including three of our five champions (although in part that's because those teams played more games).

For this year, I've been counting in the official box scores, and this is how we've done:

Elon: 7 dunks
Utah Valley: 9 dunks
Michigan State: 5 dunks (probably would have been more if Marvin hadn't gotten hurt)

Total, through three games: 21 dunks (7 per game).

The record is 162 dunks (or 163) in 1998-99, an average of 4.15 per game. If this year's team continues to dunk apace, we'll shatter that record.

If there's interest, and if I feel like it, I'll continue to update this during the season.

Definitely would be interested to see this continue during the season! Thanks for posting.

[Ultrarunner]

I noticed that the Duke media guide (http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/attachments1/files/4200/626837.pdf?_ga=2.107993733.603276934.1510346469-1100753068.1500562163) lists dunks as a stat. So since this year's team is so dunkosterous, I thought it might be fun to track the team's progress.

Below is a list showing the past 31 year's worth of dunks. I would note that if you add up the individual dunks in the guide, it doesn't always add up to the "official" total for the year, so the table includes two columns, the "official count" and the "individual count." The only year with a major difference is the 2005-06 season, during which the team either had 79 dunks or 122 dunks, depending on which total you believe.


While there were plenty of Duke teams that succeeded while playing below the rim, the teams with the top five Duke dunk performances all made the NCAA championship game, including three of our five champions (although in part that's because those teams played more games).

For this year, I've been counting in the official box scores, and this is how we've done:

Elon: 7 dunks
Utah Valley: 9 dunks
Michigan State: 5 dunks (probably would have been more if Marvin hadn't gotten hurt)

Total, through three games: 21 dunks (7 per game).

The record is 162 dunks (or 163) in 1998-99, an average of 4.15 per game. If this year's team continues to dunk apace, we'll shatter that record.

If there's interest, and if I feel like it, I'll continue to update this during the season.

Fun thread, Kedsy. I'd like to see you continue. Maybe not every game but once a week?

[JNort]

Yeah I mentioned this I think during the first game. This team is just so athletic as a whole. In the past we had 1 or 2 guys who would do most of the dunking (MP1-3 for example) but this season we got big time athletes on the floor at all times.

[BandAlum83]

I noticed that the Duke media guide (http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/attachments1/files/4200/626837.pdf?_ga=2.107993733.603276934.1510346469-1100753068.1500562163) lists dunks as a stat. So since this year's team is so dunkosterous, I thought it might be fun to track the team's progress.

Below is a list showing the past 31 year's worth of dunks. I would note that if you add up the individual dunks in the guide, it doesn't always add up to the "official" total for the year, so the table includes two columns, the "official count" and the "individual count." The only year with a major difference is the 2005-06 season, during which the team either had 79 dunks or 122 dunks, depending on which total you believe.



Year Off Ct Ind Ct Games Dpg NCAA finish
1999 162 163 39 4.15 2
1992 146 146 36 4.06 1
2001 130 131 39 3.33 1
1990 126 126 38 3.32 2
2015 124 124 39 3.18 1
2003 118 118 33 3.58 16
2007 117 117 33 3.55 64
2011 114 114 37 3.08 16
1989 113 117 36 3.14 4
2002 113 113 35 3.23 16
2000 113 113 34 3.32 16
1991 112 113 39 2.87 1
2012 112 112 34 3.29 64
2009 111 111 37 3.00 16
2016 110 110 36 3.06 16
1994 109 113 34 3.21 2
1998 106 104 36 2.94 8
1993 106 106 32 3.31 32
2013 102 102 36 2.83 8
1988 99 99 35 2.83 4
2008 97 97 34 2.85 32
2014 97 99 35 2.77 64
2004 95 95 37 2.57 4
1986 88 88 40 2.20 2
2010 86 86 40 2.15 1
2017 84 84 37 2.27 32
2006 79 122 36 2.19 16
1997 78 78 33 2.36 32
1995 76 80 31 2.45 n/a
2005 74 76 33 2.24 16
1987 69 69 33 2.09 16
1996 63 67 31 2.03 64


While there were plenty of Duke teams that succeeded while playing below the rim, the teams with the top five Duke dunk performances all made the NCAA championship game, including three of our five champions (although in part that's because those teams played more games).

For this year, I've been counting in the official box scores, and this is how we've done:

Elon: 7 dunks
Utah Valley: 9 dunks
Michigan State: 5 dunks (probably would have been more if Marvin hadn't gotten hurt)

Total, through three games: 21 dunks (7 per game).

The record is 162 dunks (or 163) in 1998-99, an average of 4.15 per game. If this year's team continues to dunk apace, we'll shatter that record.

If there's interest, and if I feel like it, I'll continue to update this during the season.


I think maybe we now know why JJ never g0t that NCAA Championship ring (And why Grayson will get two)

[Clocktower]

Agree, fun thread. It would be interesting to see how dunk totals correlate with steals and transition offense, since imho that's where the best dunks come from! I loved the post-game clip where Grayson talked about being in Javin's ear on that breakaway: "Go dunk, go dunk!"

[Furniture]

Dunk you very much for this thread!

[JasonEvans]

I think it is worth noting that the early season dunk pace -- when we are playing teams that are often undersized and not nearly as athletic -- is likely to be significantly higher than our dunk pace against ACC competition. So, while it is fun to think about 7 dunks per game right now, I would be quite surprised if we could maintain that pace playing legit NCAA tournament contending teams.

-Jason "though 5 against MSU is an encouraging sign!" Evans

[uh_no]

I think it is worth noting that the early season dunk pace -- when we are playing teams that are often undersized and not nearly as athletic -- is likely to be significantly higher than our dunk pace against ACC competition. So, while it is fun to think about 7 dunks per game right now, I would be quite surprised if we could maintain that pace playing legit NCAA tournament contending teams.

-Jason "though 5 against MSU is an encouraging sign!" Evans

I think that's important....without likely the team's most prolific dunker?

i like our chances.

[left_hook_lacey]

I noticed that the Duke media guide (http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/attachments1/files/4200/626837.pdf?_ga=2.107993733.603276934.1510346469-1100753068.1500562163) lists dunks as a stat. So since this year's team is so dunkosterous, I thought it might be fun to track the team's progress.

Below is a list showing the past 31 year's worth of dunks. I would note that if you add up the individual dunks in the guide, it doesn't always add up to the "official" total for the year, so the table includes two columns, the "official count" and the "individual count." The only year with a major difference is the 2005-06 season, during which the team either had 79 dunks or 122 dunks, depending on which total you believe.



Year Off Ct Ind Ct Games Dpg NCAA finish
1999 162 163 39 4.15 2
1992 146 146 36 4.06 1
2001 130 131 39 3.33 1
1990 126 126 38 3.32 2
2015 124 124 39 3.18 1
2003 118 118 33 3.58 16
2007 117 117 33 3.55 64
2011 114 114 37 3.08 16
1989 113 117 36 3.14 4
2002 113 113 35 3.23 16
2000 113 113 34 3.32 16
1991 112 113 39 2.87 1
2012 112 112 34 3.29 64
2009 111 111 37 3.00 16
2016 110 110 36 3.06 16
1994 109 113 34 3.21 2
1998 106 104 36 2.94 8
1993 106 106 32 3.31 32
2013 102 102 36 2.83 8
1988 99 99 35 2.83 4
2008 97 97 34 2.85 32
2014 97 99 35 2.77 64
2004 95 95 37 2.57 4
1986 88 88 40 2.20 2
2010 86 86 40 2.15 1
2017 84 84 37 2.27 32
2006 79 122 36 2.19 16
1997 78 78 33 2.36 32
1995 76 80 31 2.45 n/a
2005 74 76 33 2.24 16
1987 69 69 33 2.09 16
1996 63 67 31 2.03 64


While there were plenty of Duke teams that succeeded while playing below the rim, the teams with the top five Duke dunk performances all made the NCAA championship game, including three of our five champions (although in part that's because those teams played more games).

For this year, I've been counting in the official box scores, and this is how we've done:

Elon: 7 dunks
Utah Valley: 9 dunks
Michigan State: 5 dunks (probably would have been more if Marvin hadn't gotten hurt)

Total, through three games: 21 dunks (7 per game).

The record is 162 dunks (or 163) in 1998-99, an average of 4.15 per game. If this year's team continues to dunk apace, we'll shatter that record.

If there's interest, and if I feel like it, I'll continue to update this during the season.

Great post. I'm interested.

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Dunk you very much for this thread!
Yes. Dunke Schoen!

[BeachBlueDevil]

I noticed that the Duke media guide (http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/attachments1/files/4200/626837.pdf?_ga=2.107993733.603276934.1510346469-1100753068.1500562163) lists dunks as a stat. So since this year's team is so dunkosterous, I thought it might be fun to track the team's progress.

Below is a list showing the past 31 year's worth of dunks. I would note that if you add up the individual dunks in the guide, it doesn't always add up to the "official" total for the year, so the table includes two columns, the "official count" and the "individual count." The only year with a major difference is the 2005-06 season, during which the team either had 79 dunks or 122 dunks, depending on which total you believe.



Year Off Ct Ind Ct Games Dpg NCAA finish
1999 162 163 39 4.15 2
1992 146 146 36 4.06 1
2001 130 131 39 3.33 1
1990 126 126 38 3.32 2
2015 124 124 39 3.18 1
2003 118 118 33 3.58 16
2007 117 117 33 3.55 64
2011 114 114 37 3.08 16
1989 113 117 36 3.14 4
2002 113 113 35 3.23 16
2000 113 113 34 3.32 16
1991 112 113 39 2.87 1
2012 112 112 34 3.29 64
2009 111 111 37 3.00 16
2016 110 110 36 3.06 16
1994 109 113 34 3.21 2
1998 106 104 36 2.94 8
1993 106 106 32 3.31 32
2013 102 102 36 2.83 8
1988 99 99 35 2.83 4
2008 97 97 34 2.85 32
2014 97 99 35 2.77 64
2004 95 95 37 2.57 4
1986 88 88 40 2.20 2
2010 86 86 40 2.15 1
2017 84 84 37 2.27 32
2006 79 122 36 2.19 16
1997 78 78 33 2.36 32
1995 76 80 31 2.45 n/a
2005 74 76 33 2.24 16
1987 69 69 33 2.09 16
1996 63 67 31 2.03 64


While there were plenty of Duke teams that succeeded while playing below the rim, the teams with the top five Duke dunk performances all made the NCAA championship game, including three of our five champions (although in part that's because those teams played more games).

For this year, I've been counting in the official box scores, and this is how we've done:

Elon: 7 dunks
Utah Valley: 9 dunks
Michigan State: 5 dunks (probably would have been more if Marvin hadn't gotten hurt)

Total, through three games: 21 dunks (7 per game).

The record is 162 dunks (or 163) in 1998-99, an average of 4.15 per game. If this year's team continues to dunk apace, we'll shatter that record.

If there's interest, and if I feel like it, I'll continue to update this during the season.

Very interesting.... More dunks= better chance at a title. I'll now be counting dunks all season.

[BullBlue]

If there's interest, and if I feel like it, I'll continue to update this during the season.

Very interested! Thanks for starting this thread. Dunk - isn't that a great word? I like our chances for breaking the season dunk record this year. Dangerous Duke dunkers decimating defenses!

I believe Mason Plumlee holds the record for career total and single season (87 in 2013) dunks. May that also be broken this season? Looking at you Mr Bagley.

[Kedsy]

If there's interest, and if I feel like it, I'll continue to update this during the season.

Very interested! Thanks for starting this thread. Dunk - isn't that a great word? I like our chances for breaking the season dunk record this year. Dangerous Duke dunkers decimating defenses!

I believe Mason Plumlee holds the record for career total and single season (87 in 2013) dunks. May that also be broken this season? Looking at you Mr Bagley.

Duke top ten in career dunks, from the media guide:



1. Mason Plumlee, 2010-13 217
2. Robert Brickey, 1987-90 147
3. Shelden Williams, 2003-06 146
4. Grant Hill, 1991-94 135
5. Carlos Boozer, 2000-02 116
6. Gerald Henderson, 2007-09 108
7. Cherokee Parks, 1992-95 105
8. Josh McRoberts, 2005-07 96
9. Chris Carrawell, 1997-2000 92
10. Miles Plumlee, 2009-12 89


Duke top ten in single season dunks, from the media guide:



1. Mason Plumlee (Sr.), 2013 87
2. Jahlil Okafor (Fr.), 2015 64
3. Jabari Parker (Fr.), 2014 61
4. Mason Plumlee (Jr.), 2012 60
5. Marshall Plumlee (Gr.), 2016 60
6. Shelden Williams (Sr.), 2006 58
7. Robert Brickey (Jr.), 1989 56
8. Josh McRoberts (Fr.), 2006 54
9. Elton Brand (So.), 1999 50
10. Grant Hill (So.), 1992 48

[Kedsy]

I believe Mason Plumlee holds the record for career total and single season (87 in 2013) dunks. May that also be broken this season? Looking at you Mr Bagley.

Individual dunks, 2017-18, after three games:

Marvin Bagley: 7
Trevon Duval: 5
Wendell Carter: 3
Javin DeLaurier: 3
Grayson Allen: 2
Gary Trent: 1

[elvis14]

I think it is worth noting that the early season dunk pace -- when we are playing teams that are often undersized and not nearly as athletic -- is likely to be significantly higher than our dunk pace against ACC competition. So, while it is fun to think about 7 dunks per game right now, I would be quite surprised if we could maintain that pace playing legit NCAA tournament contending teams.

-Jason "though 5 against MSU is an encouraging sign!" Evans

I think Jason "some semi-random quote" Evans is correct. Once we start facing better and bigger teams we are likely to see that average go down. We probably won't average more than 6.5 per game, no way we keep it at the full 7 :-)

[JetpackJesus]

Individual dunks, 2017-18, after three games:

Marvin Bagley: 7
Trevon Duval: 5
Wendell Carter: 3
Javin DeLaurier: 3
Grayson Allen: 2
Gary Trent: 1

Checks notes ... yup, #2 on this list is indeed Duke's point guard!

I think we'll be seeing a lot of dunks this year, and I hope this thread continues throughout the season. Good stuff.

[COYS]

Checks notes ... yup, #2 on this list is indeed Duke's point guard!

I think we'll be seeing a lot of dunks this year, and I hope this thread continues throughout the season. Good stuff.

I think Trevon's ability to dunk is actually what gives this team such a good chance of breaking the record. Fast breaks from the point guard aren't going to end with lay-ups as long as Trevon is on the court. Also, his baseline cut and slam off of a pass from Javin against Utah Valley is another example of a play that would have been a lay-up for virtually any other point guard that became a monster dunk from Trevon. Yeah. this team is fun to watch.

[JetpackJesus]

I think Trevon's ability to dunk is actually what gives this team such a good chance of breaking the record. Fast breaks from the point guard aren't going to end with lay-ups as long as Trevon is on the court. Also, his baseline cut and slam off of a pass from Javin against Utah Valley is another example of a play that would have been a lay-up for virtually any other point guard that became a monster dunk from Trevon. Yeah. this team is fun to watch.

Agreed. I think his ability to lead the break is already impressive, save for that one late-game mistake against MSU. He's only going to get better at it.

[luburch]

Does anyone know where Grayson stands on either list? His best single season effort (his Sophomore year I assume) and his overall dunk total? Might be another list he has a chance of appearing on. Or maybe he doesn't dunk nearly as much as I recall.

[Kedsy]

Does anyone know where Grayson stands on either list? His best single season effort (his Sophomore year I assume) and his overall dunk total? Might be another list he has a chance of appearing on. Or maybe he doesn't dunk nearly as much as I recall.

According to the media guide, Grayson had 32 career dunks coming into this season. So, counting the two he's had this season, he has 34. So he's never been on the top ten single season list (10th is 48, more than his career total) and he almost certainly won't reach Miles Plumlee's 89 (10th on the career dunk list).

[construe]

In a desperate attempt to do anything but grade, I computed the Spearman correlation for the dunks (in rank order) and rank order of finish in the NCAA (e.g., 1 = 1...64 = 7).

Result? Sorry, there is no correlation between # of dunks a team averages and their NCAA finish (rank). So, I don't think we can predict this team's NCAA finish just using the # of dunks they average. Maybe there's a better way to predict NCAA finish using dunks...but, as we already know, NCAA finish is such a crap-shoot, there's probably not a single statistic that is a good predictor of finish (or if there is, gamblers already figured it out...)

But hey, I'm still all in for lots of dunks this year!!! :D

[Kedsy]

In a desperate attempt to do anything but grade, I computed the Spearman correlation for the dunks (in rank order) and rank order of finish in the NCAA (e.g., 1 = 1...64 = 7).

Result? Sorry, there is no correlation between # of dunks a team averages and their NCAA finish (rank). So, I don't think we can predict this team's NCAA finish just using the # of dunks they average. Maybe there's a better way to predict NCAA finish using dunks...but, as we already know, NCAA finish is such a crap-shoot, there's probably not a single statistic that is a good predictor of finish (or if there is, gamblers already figured it out...)

But hey, I'm still all in for lots of dunks this year!!! :D

Yeah, I assumed there wouldn't be a meaningful correlation. And the NCAA tournament is way too random for a single statistic to predict finish. But number of dunks might have a correlation with athleticism, or at least a combination of size and jumping ability. While we all know a team can be "alarmingly unathletic" and still win a natty, I imagine having extreme athleticism doesn't hurt.

[Troublemaker]

The top 5 dunking Duke teams played in the national championship game, and this team projects to be top 5.

I don't care about correlation below that :-)

[devildeac]

Sean May, Kennedy Meeks and I are all disappointed this thread has nothing to do with Krispy Kreme or that other large donut chain. :(:o

[BD80]

Sean May, Kennedy Meeks and I are all disappointed this thread has nothing to do with Krispy Kreme or that other large donut chain. :(:o

Which chain sells large donuts?

[therealcoachK]

Trivia question I ask my friends. Who is the last NCAA Champion to have 3 starters who never dunked once all year? Tyus J, Quinn C, and Matt J dunked zero times (I think) in 2015. Matt dunked a few post-2015. Most think the answer has to be pre Phi slamma Jamma

[Kedsy]

Individual dunks, 2017-18, after four games:

Marvin Bagley: 9
Trevon Duval: 5
Wendell Carter: 5
Javin DeLaurier: 3
Grayson Allen: 2
Gary Trent: 1
Marques Bolden: 1

Total team dunks: 26 (6.5 dunks per game)

[BigWayne]

Which chain sells large donuts?

Well not exactly a chain, but they have large donuts.
http://www.foodchallenges.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bobs-Donuts.jpg (https://www.thrillist.com/eat/san-francisco/bobs-donuts-san-francisco-huge-doughnuts)

[devildeac]

Well not exactly a chain, but they have large donuts.
http://www.foodchallenges.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bobs-Donuts.jpg (https://www.thrillist.com/eat/san-francisco/bobs-donuts-san-francisco-huge-doughnuts)

Ummm, that's not a donut, that's a freaking Bundt cake;).

[devildeac]

Well not exactly a chain, but they have large donuts.
http://www.foodchallenges.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bobs-Donuts.jpg (https://www.thrillist.com/eat/san-francisco/bobs-donuts-san-francisco-huge-doughnuts)

Would need one of these to qualify for the dunk thread:

7818

[YmoBeThere]

I'm still hoping someone posts the Cable 13 produced video showing many of the dunks from '92 (I think). They played it during the FF in Cameron and prior to the Finals.

[Bluedog]

I could be wrong, but it sure seems like this game against Furman has been dunktastic! I feel like there have been 7+ dunks already.

[DukieInBrasil]

I could be wrong, but it sure seems like this game against Furman has been dunktastic! I feel like there have been 7+ dunks already.

Bagley had quite a few, Carter, Grayson, Javin got in on the action too. Anyone else dunk it tonight? My WatchESPN feed was crappy, so i only got see about 40% of the game, intermittently.

[Furniture]

Bagley had quite a few, Carter, Grayson, Javin got in on the action too. Anyone else dunk it tonight? My WatchESPN feed was crappy, so i only got see about 40% of the game, intermittently.
Pretty sure Tricky got one or two perhaps.

[Kedsy]

Nine more dunks tonight, including four by Marvin.

So here are the season individual dunk stats, after five games:

Marvin Bagley: 13
Trevon Duval: 6
Wendell Carter: 6
Javin DeLaurier: 5
Grayson Allen: 3
Gary Trent: 1
Marques Bolden: 1

Total team dunks: 35 (7.0 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Bagley had quite a few, Carter, Grayson, Javin got in on the action too. Anyone else dunk it tonight? My WatchESPN feed was crappy, so i only got see about 40% of the game, intermittently.

Marvin 4, Javin 2, Wendell, Trevon, and Grayson 1 each.

[brlftz]

This (https://www.sportschannel8.com/duke-big-men-putting-aside-business-rim/) is a fun little related read

[BullBlue]

This (https://www.sportschannel8.com/duke-big-men-putting-aside-business-rim/) is a fun little related read


Dang! Dem dangerous Duke dunkers definitely decimate defenses daily! (Practice or games)

[Kedsy]

Five dunks tonight vs. Portland State: Wendell (2), Marvin, Grayson, Trevon.

Season individual dunk stats, after six games:

Marvin Bagley: 14
Wendell Carter: 8
Trevon Duval: 7
Javin DeLaurier: 5
Grayson Allen: 4
Gary Trent: 1
Marques Bolden: 1

Total team dunks: 40 (6.7 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Nine dunks tonight vs. Texas: Marvin (6), Wendell (2), Grayson.

FWIW, we were outdunked; Texas had 11 throwdowns (and two missed dunks as well).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after seven games:

Marvin Bagley: 20
Wendell Carter: 10
Trevon Duval: 7
Javin DeLaurier: 5
Grayson Allen: 5
Gary Trent: 1
Marques Bolden: 1

Total team dunks: 49 (7.0 dunks per game)

[juise]

This is one of my favorite threads. Thanks for keeping it up, Kedsy.

With Bagley's big dunk day, he's on pace for 93+ this year (conservatively assumes 33 total games). To overtake Mason's senior year (87 dunks), Marvin will need to average 2.61 dunks for the remaining 26 games.

[juise]

This is one of my favorite threads. Thanks for keeping it up, Kedsy.

With Bagley's big dunk day, he's on pace for 93+ this year (conservatively assumes 33 total games). To overtake Mason's senior year (87 dunks), Marvin will need to average 2.61 dunks for the remaining 26 games.

Actually, Bagley's on pace for 94+ in a 33 game season and almost 103 in a 36-game season (which is what Mason got in his senior year).

[Kedsy]

Nine dunks tonight vs. Portland State: Marvin (6), Wendell (2), Grayson.

FWIW, we were outdunked; Texas had 11 throwdowns (and two missed dunks as well).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after seven games:

Marvin Bagley: 20
Wendell Carter: 10
Trevon Duval: 7
Javin DeLaurier: 5
Grayson Allen: 5
Gary Trent: 1
Marques Bolden: 1

Total team dunks: 49 (7.0 dunks per game)

This was supposed to say Texas, not Portland State. Mods if you see this, could you change yesterday's post? Thanks.

[Kedsy]

Just two dunks tonight vs. Florida: one each for Marvin and Javin.

Marvin has dunked at least once in every game. Nobody else on the team can say that (or at least say that and be truthful).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after eight games:

Marvin Bagley: 21
Wendell Carter: 10
Trevon Duval: 7
Javin DeLaurier: 6
Grayson Allen: 5
Gary Trent: 1
Marques Bolden: 1

Total team dunks: 51 (6.4 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Seven more dunks tonight vs. Indiana: Marvin (3), Wendell (3), and Grayson.

Marvin has dunked at least once in every game. Nobody else on the team can say that (or at least say that and be truthful).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after nine games:

Marvin Bagley: 24
Wendell Carter: 13
Trevon Duval: 7
Javin DeLaurier: 6
Grayson Allen: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Marques Bolden: 1

Total team dunks: 58 (6.4 dunks per game)

[ChillinDuke]

Seven more dunks tonight vs. Indiana: Marvin (3), Wendell (3), and Grayson.

Marvin has dunked at least once in every game. Nobody else on the team can say that (or at least say that and be truthful).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after nine games:

Marvin Bagley: 24
Wendell Carter: 13
Trevon Duval: 7
Javin DeLaurier: 6
Grayson Allen: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Marques Bolden: 1

Total team dunks: 58 (6.4 dunks per game)

So just to recalibrate myself here, we're currently on pace to utterly shatter the record. Correct?

ETA: Interestingly, I searched around to see how many dunks FGCU slammed in its "Dunk City" season (2012-2013). According to this article (https://nypost.com/2017/03/15/florida-gulf-coast-is-done-being-your-dunk-city-cinderella/), it was a measly 148. So perhaps at this rate, Duke will be Dunk Nation?

Yeah, I'm not good with creativity...

- Chillin

[Kedsy]

So just to recalibrate myself here, we're currently on pace to utterly shatter the record. Correct?

ETA: Interestingly, I searched around to see how many dunks FGCU slammed in its "Dunk City" season (2012-2013). According to this article (https://nypost.com/2017/03/15/florida-gulf-coast-is-done-being-your-dunk-city-cinderella/), it was a measly 148. So perhaps at this rate, Duke will be Dunk Nation?

Yeah, I'm not good with creativity...

- Chillin

That FGCU team played 37 games, so 148 would be an average of 4.0 dunks per game. Duke's current record holder, the 1998-99 team had 162 (or 163) dunks in 39 games, an average of almost 4.2 dpg. If our current team keeps up its 6.44 dpg average over somewhere between 36 and 40 games, we'll have between 230 and 260 dunks.

Personally, I doubt we'll get a catchy nickname over it but, yeah, we're still on pace to shatter the Duke record. I have no idea what the ACC or NCAA record might be.

[JasonEvans]

That FGCU team played 37 games, so 148 would be an average of 4.0 dunks per game. Duke's current record holder, the 1998-99 team had 162 (or 163) dunks in 39 games, an average of almost 4.2 dpg. If our current team keeps up its 6.44 dpg average over somewhere between 36 and 40 games, we'll have between 230 and 260 dunks.

Personally, I doubt we'll get a catchy nickname over it but, yeah, we're still on pace to shatter the Duke record. I have no idea what the ACC or NCAA record might be.

I have not been able to find a full season dunk statistic for them, but the famous Phi Slamma Jamma Houston team had 13 dunks in the 1983 Final Four against Louisville, which is a crazy number for a really competitive game against a high-quality opponent (Houston was #1, Lou was #2 in the polls). The Cougars team dunked a LOT that season and they played in 34 total games, which is a good number of games. I would not be at all surprised if they held the record.

-Jason "2015 Kentucky also dunked a tremendous amount with Towns, Cauley-Stein, and others" Evans

[BandAlum83]

I have not been able to find a full season dunk statistic for them, but the famous Phi Slamma Jamma Houston team had 13 dunks in the 1983 Final Four against Louisville, which is a crazy number for a really competitive game against a high-quality opponent (Houston was #1, Lou was #2 in the polls). The Cougars team dunked a LOT that season and they played in 34 total games, which is a good number of games. I would not be at all surprised if they held the record.

-Jason "2015 Kentucky also dunked a tremendous amount with Towns, Cauley-Stein, and others" Evans

....and they had ZERO dunks in the final against NC State that year.

That game had two dunks, both by NC State: One to open the game, and one to close out the game.

[AGDukesky]

I tried to track down Phi Slama Jama numbers as well when this thread was created and could not find any season totals anywhere on the interwebs.

[Kedsy]

Six more dunks vs. South Dakota: Marvin (2), Wendell (2), Marques, and Javin.

Marvin has dunked at least once in every game. Nobody else on the team can say that (or at least say that and be truthful).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after ten games:

Marvin Bagley: 26
Wendell Carter: 15
Trevon Duval: 7
Javin DeLaurier: 7
Grayson Allen: 6
Marques Bolden: 2
Gary Trent: 1

Total team dunks: 64 (6.4 dunks per game)

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Six more dunks vs. South Dakota: Marvin (2), Wendell (2), Marques, and Javin.

Marvin has dunked at least once in every game. Nobody else on the team can say that (or at least say that and be truthful).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after ten games:

Marvin Bagley: 26
Wendell Carter: 15
Trevon Duval: 7
Javin DeLaurier: 7
Grayson Allen: 6
Marques Bolden: 2
Gary Trent: 1

Total team dunks: 64 (6.4 dunks per game)

Sure felt like Bagley had more dunks than that. I am not disputing your numbers (I am enjoying this thread and the fruit of your labor), it just feels like 80% of his points are jams.

Go Duke!

[Kedsy]

Sure felt like Bagley had more dunks than that. I am not disputing your numbers (I am enjoying this thread and the fruit of your labor), it just feels like 80% of his points are jams.

Go Duke!

I go by the official box score.

But I will say I noticed while I watched the South Dakota game that Marvin had an unusual number of athletic, body-twisting layups, rather than dunks, at least in that game

[CDu]

I have not been able to find a full season dunk statistic for them, but the famous Phi Slamma Jamma Houston team had 13 dunks in the 1983 Final Four against Louisville, which is a crazy number for a really competitive game against a high-quality opponent (Houston was #1, Lou was #2 in the polls). The Cougars team dunked a LOT that season and they played in 34 total games, which is a good number of games. I would not be at all surprised if they held the record.

-Jason "2015 Kentucky also dunked a tremendous amount with Towns, Cauley-Stein, and others" Evans

Doesn't hurt to have 2 Hall of Famers (Drexler, Olajuwon) as part of that dunking crew. Especially since they might not even have been the best dunkers on that team.

[DukeFanSince1990]

Sure felt like Bagley had more dunks than that. I am not disputing your numbers (I am enjoying this thread and the fruit of your labor), it just feels like 80% of his points are jams.

Go Duke!

If we go to the championship game, he is on pace to have 100 dunks in a season. That's crazy.

[Kedsy]

If we go to the championship game, he is on pace to have 100 dunks in a season. That's crazy.

100 dunks would put Marvin eighth on the Duke career dunk list. The single-season record is 87, by Mason Plumlee in 2012-13 (interestingly enough, those 87 dunks were more than 85% of that team's total of 102 dunks). Second most on the single-season list is Jahlil Okafor, with 64. So, yeah, 100 would be a lot.

If we play 40 games, Wendell might threaten Jahlil's place in the single-season hierarchy as well, meaning this year's team could end up with #1 and #3 on the single-season list, in the same season.

[Kedsy]

Nine more dunks vs. St. Francis (PA): Marvin (4), Wendell (2), Marques (2), and Grayson.

Marvin has dunked at least once in every game. Nobody else on the team can say that (or at least say that and be truthful).

The official scorer didn't credit Justin Robinson with a dunk on his alley-oop conversion, late in the game. Which is a shame, both for JRob and for the team, because it would have been our first double-digit dunk performance of the season.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 11 games:

Marvin Bagley: 30
Wendell Carter: 17
Trevon Duval: 7
Javin DeLaurier: 7
Grayson Allen: 7
Marques Bolden: 4
Gary Trent: 1

Total team dunks: 73 (6.6 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Six dunks vs. BC: Wendell (2), Javin (2), Marques, and Grayson.

Marvin did not dunk in this game, his first collegiate game that ended without him converting a dunk. That ends his streak of consecutive games with a dunk at 11.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 12 games:

Marvin Bagley: 30
Wendell Carter: 19
Javin DeLaurier: 9
Grayson Allen: 8
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 5
Gary Trent: 1

Total team dunks: 79 (6.6 dunks per game)

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

This thread is a lot more fun after a victory.

[BullBlue]

Six dunks vs. BC: Wendell (2), Javin (2), Marques, and Grayson.

Marvin did not dunk in this game, his first collegiate game that ended without him converting a dunk. That ends his streak of consecutive games with a dunk at 11.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 12 games:

Marvin Bagley: 30
Wendell Carter: 19
Javin DeLaurier: 9
Grayson Allen: 8
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 5
Gary Trent: 1

Total team dunks: 79 (6.6 dunks per game)

Well obviously this is why we lost the game. Gotta feed the beast. Sort of kidding but probably more true than not why we lost this one.

[jv001]

Well obviously this is why we lost the game. Gotta feed the beast. Sort of kidding but probably more true than not why we lost this one.

I'm hoping Marvin and the rest of the team realize it's hard for him to dunk when he's playing on the perimeter like this last game. GoDuke!

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

I'm hoping Marvin and the rest of the team realize it's hard for him to dunk when he's playing on the perimeter like this last game. GoDuke!

Oh, but when he does....

Look out!

[Kedsy]

Six dunks vs. E-ville: Marvin (2), Marques, Wendell, Alex, and Jack.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 13 games:

Marvin Bagley: 32
Wendell Carter: 20
Javin DeLaurier: 9
Grayson Allen: 8
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Alex O'Connell: 1
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 85 (6.5 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

None dunks vs. FSU: Marvin (5) and Wendell (4).

I believe that both Marvin's 5 and Wendell's 4 are season highs for those players.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 14 games:

Marvin Bagley: 37
Wendell Carter: 24
Javin DeLaurier: 9
Grayson Allen: 8
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Alex O'Connell: 1
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 94 (6.7 dunks per game)

[flyingdutchdevil]

None dunks vs. FSU: Marvin (5) and Wendell (4).

I believe that both Marvin's 5 and Wendell's 4 are season highs for those players.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 14 games:

Marvin Bagley: 37
Wendell Carter: 24
Javin DeLaurier: 9
Grayson Allen: 8
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Alex O'Connell: 1
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 94 (6.7 dunks per game)

None dunks? That’s a little unfair to Carter and Bags.

[Kedsy]

None dunks? That’s a little unfair to Carter and Bags.

I was typing on my phone. Mods, if you see this, please change "none" to "nine." Thx.

[Kedsy]

Five dunks vs. NCSU: Marvin (3), Grayson (1), Javin (1).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 15 games:

Marvin Bagley: 40
Wendell Carter: 24
Javin DeLaurier: 10
Grayson Allen: 9
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Alex O'Connell: 1
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 99 (6.6 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Six dunks vs. Pitt: Marvin (3), Wendell (3).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 16 games:

Marvin Bagley: 43
Wendell Carter: 27
Javin DeLaurier: 10
Grayson Allen: 9
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Alex O'Connell: 1
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 105 (6.6 dunks per game)

[Lunchab1es]

Six dunks vs. Pitt: Marvin (3), Wendell (3).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 16 games:

Marvin Bagley: 43
Wendell Carter: 27
Javin DeLaurier: 10
Grayson Allen: 9
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Alex O'Connell: 1
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 105 (6.6 dunks per game)

Some of these dunks were so monstrous they should count double.

[Kedsy]

Six dunks vs. Wake, ALL by Marvin. That ties his season high (6, vs. Texas).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 17 games:

Marvin Bagley: 49
Wendell Carter: 27
Javin DeLaurier: 10
Grayson Allen: 9
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Alex O'Connell: 1
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 111 (6.5 dunks per game)

Just for comparison, the all-time single-season record for team dunks is 162 (4.15 per game). We're on pace to crush that.

If Duke plays 3 ACCT games and 3 NCAAT games (and I hope we play more NCAAT games), then Wendell is on pace to get 59 dunks, which would put him 6th on the Duke single-season list. If he can manage to get to 62 dunks, that would put him 3rd on the all-time list. 65 dunks would get him to 2nd.

Except he would be one spot below any of those, because Marvin Bagley is his teammate. Tonight Marvin reached 10th on the Duke single-season dunk list (passing Grant Hill's 48 dunks in 1992). If we play 37 games, Marvin is on pace for 107 dunks, a full 20 more than Mason Plumlee's single-season Duke record of 87 dunks in 2013. For what it's worth, if Marvin gets 107 dunks this season, it will put him in 7th place in Duke's career dunk list, one behind Gerald Henderson's 6th place, 108 dunk performance accomplished in three seasons. Carlos Boozer's 5th place on the career list (116) may be in reach. It's hard to imagine Marvin can pass Grant Hill's 4th place, 135 dunk career, but we can dream, I guess.

[Kedsy]

Five dunks vs. Miami, 3 by Wendell and one each for Marvin and Grayson.

FWIW, Miami outdunked us today, with Seven. Six of those dunks were by that Huell guy. Which would impress me, if I were impressed by things like that.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 18 games:

Marvin Bagley: 50
Wendell Carter: 30
Javin DeLaurier: 10
Grayson Allen: 10
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Alex O'Connell: 1
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 116 (6.4 dunks per game)

[atoomer0881]

Five dunks vs. Miami, 3 by Wendell and one each for Marvin and Grayson.

FWIW, Miami outdunked us today, with Seven. Six of those dunks were by that Huell guy. Which would impress me, if I were impressed by things like that.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 18 games:

Marvin Bagley: 50
Wendell Carter: 30
Javin DeLaurier: 10
Grayson Allen: 10
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Alex O'Connell: 1
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 116 (6.4 dunks per game)

Prior to last night's game, Duke had an image on Instagram that had season dunk totals for Marvin and the team. They had Marvin with 49 (like you), but the team with 112 (one more than you had)... wonder who's wrong haha. FWIW, I'm going with you on accuracy
7988

[94duke]

Prior to last night's game, Duke had an image on Instagram that had season dunk totals for Marvin and the team. They had Marvin with 49 (like you), but the team with 112 (one more than you had)... wonder who's wrong haha. FWIW, I'm going with you on accuracy
7988

Wasn't there a Justin Robinson dunk that didn't get counted. ;)

[Kedsy]

Wasn't there a Justin Robinson dunk that didn't get counted. ;)

Justin did have a sort-of dunk in one game, early. But he kind of bobbled it over the rim and the official box called it a layup. All my numbers come from the official box score. I suppose if the the official scorer makes a change after I look at the box score, it wouldn't be reflected here.

[pfrduke]

Justin did have a sort-of dunk in one game, early. But he kind of bobbled it over the rim and the official box called it a layup. All my numbers come from the official box score. I suppose if the the official scorer makes a change after I look at the box score, it wouldn't be reflected here.

Box scores still reflect 116 through Miami (so 111 pre-Miami).

Also, FWIW, box scores reflect 52 opponent dunks through Miami (46 pre-Miami) so the 'gram seems wrong on both counts.

[Kedsy]

Five dunks vs. Pitt (round 2): 3 by Wendell, one by Marvin and one by Grayson.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 19 games:

Marvin Bagley: 51
Wendell Carter: 33
Grayson Allen: 11
Javin DeLaurier: 10
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 1
Alex O'Connell: 1
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 121 (6.4 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Six dunks vs. Wake (round 2): 3 by Marvin, and one each by Javin, Alex, and Gary.

FWIW, Wake's Doral Moore led all dunkers with five.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 20 games:

Marvin Bagley: 54
Wendell Carter: 33
Grayson Allen: 11
Javin DeLaurier: 11
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 2
Alex O'Connell: 2
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 127 (6.4 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Seven dunks vs. Virginia: 4 by Marvin, 2 by Wendell, and one by Gary.

Today our team moved to third all-time on the Duke team season dunk list, behind only 1992 (136) and 1999 (162 or 163, depending on source). Marvin is now tied for 6th on the Duke single-season player dunk list (tied with Shelden Williams in 2006).

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 21 games:

Marvin Bagley: 58
Wendell Carter: 35
Grayson Allen: 11
Javin DeLaurier: 11
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 3
Alex O'Connell: 2
Jack White: 1

Total team dunks: 134 (6.4 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Five dunks vs. Notre Dame: 2 by Wendell and one each by Marvin, Grayson, and (of course) Jack.

Today we moved to second all-time on the Duke team season dunk list, behind only 1999 (162 or 163, depending on source). And January hasn't even ended yet.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 22 games:

Marvin Bagley: 59
Wendell Carter: 37
Grayson Allen: 12
Javin DeLaurier: 11
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 3
Alex O'Connell: 2
Jack White: 2

Total team dunks: 139 (6.3 dunks per game)

[trinity92]

Kedsy, my eyes are telling me this Duke team is blocking more shots than we typically do, although I haven’t dived into the stats enough to confirm this is the case. Wonder if you can provide some data analysis on this. If data support thesis, would be interesting to see if there’s similar correlation between team blocks and NCAA results.

[atoomer0881]

Five dunks vs. Notre Dame: 2 by Wendell and one each by Marvin, Grayson, and (of course) Jack.

Today we moved to second all-time on the Duke team season dunk list, behind only 1999 (162 or 163, depending on source). And January hasn't even ended yet.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 22 games:

Marvin Bagley: 59
Wendell Carter: 37
Grayson Allen: 12
Javin DeLaurier: 11
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 6
Gary Trent: 3
Alex O'Connell: 2
Jack White: 2

Total team dunks: 139 (6.3 dunks per game)

Kedsy, in your first post on page 1, I believe you said the 1992 team had 146 dunks, not 136. So is this year's team still 3rd place on the all-time list, or was the original post an error? Either way, doesn't matter I guess, as we'll surpass 146 by this weekend hopefully :p

[Kedsy]

Kedsy, in your first post on page 1, I believe you said the 1992 team had 146 dunks, not 136. So is this year's team still 3rd place on the all-time list, or was the original post an error? Either way, doesn't matter I guess, as we'll surpass 146 by this weekend hopefully :p

You're absolutely right. Sorry for jumping the gun.

[atoomer0881]

You're absolutely right. Sorry for jumping the gun.

Hahah no worries, I was just as excited as you were. Like I said, hopefully we surpass that this weekend at MSG, and it becomes moot anyways. Really wish there was a way to find out what the all-time NCAA record is for team dunks.

[Kedsy]

Kedsy, my eyes are telling me this Duke team is blocking more shots than we typically do, although I haven’t dived into the stats enough to confirm this is the case. Wonder if you can provide some data analysis on this. If data support thesis, would be interesting to see if there’s similar correlation between team blocks and NCAA results.

The all-time Duke season record for blocks is by the 1998-99 team, with 245. This year's team has 119 blocks in 22 games, so it appears unlikely that we will approach the record.

In blocks per game, the current team would rank 7th. In block%, the current team would rank 10th. In blocks per 2-point shot, the current team would rank 4th.

I don't see any meaningful correlation between blocks and NCAA tournament performance.

Here's the data:



Year G OppFGA Opp2ptFGA blocks bpg blk% blk2% NCAAT
2018 22 1427 910 119 5.41 8.3% 13.1% ?
1999 39 2484 1849 245 6.28 9.9% 13.3% 2
2004 37 2157 1614 240 6.49 11.1% 14.9% 4
2005 33 2006 1586 220 6.67 11.0% 13.9% 16
1994 34 2117 1628 204 6.00 9.6% 12.5% 2
2006 36 2215 1744 202 5.61 9.1% 11.6% 16
2001 39 2471 1869 196 5.03 7.9% 10.5% 1
2000 34 2239 1688 191 5.62 8.5% 11.3% 16
1998 36 2044 1532 183 5.08 9.0% 11.9% 8
2003 33 1889 1415 178 5.39 9.4% 12.6% 16
2017 37 2218 1579 172 4.65 7.8% 10.9% 32
2011 37 2212 1669 162 4.38 7.3% 9.7% 16
2010 40 2204 1645 162 4.05 7.4% 9.8% 1
1993 32 2059 1650 160 5.00 7.8% 9.7% 32
1991 39 2444 1971 159 4.08 6.5% 8.1% 1
2007 33 1812 1371 157 4.76 8.7% 11.5% 64
2016 36 2244 1579 154 4.28 6.9% 9.8% 16
2015 39 2281 1648 149 3.82 6.5% 9.0% 1
1990 38 2471 2091 147 3.87 5.9% 7.0% 2
2009 37 2086 1544 146 3.95 7.0% 9.5% 16
1989 36 2140 1758 142 3.94 6.6% 8.1% 4
1992 36 2213 1762 141 3.92 6.4% 8.0% 1
2012 34 1996 1514 136 4.00 6.8% 9.0% 64
2013 36 2049 1498 135 3.75 6.6% 9.0% 8
1995 31 1911 1449 133 4.29 7.0% 9.2% n/a
2008 34 2025 1518 133 3.91 6.6% 8.8% 32
1997 33 1871 1433 131 3.97 7.0% 9.1% 32
2014 35 1860 1411 117 3.34 6.3% 8.3% 64
1988 35 1990 1665 117 3.34 5.9% 7.0% 4
1987 33 1803 1552 116 3.52 6.4% 7.5% 16
2002 35 2114 1559 113 3.23 5.3% 7.2% 16
1996 31 1778 1298 112 3.61 6.3% 8.6% 64
1986 40 2268 2268 96 2.40 4.2% 4.2% 2
1985 31 1828 1828 71 2.29 3.9% 3.9% 32

[arnie]

The all-time Duke season record for blocks is by the 1998-99 team, with 245. This year's team has 119 blocks in 22 games, so it appears unlikely that we will approach the record.

In blocks per game, the current team would rank 7th. In block%, the current team would rank 10th. In blocks per 2-point shot, the current team would rank 4th.

I don't see any meaningful correlation between blocks and NCAA tournament performance.

Here's the data:



Year G OppFGA Opp2ptFGA blocks bpg blk% blk2% NCAAT
2018 22 1427 910 119 5.41 8.3% 13.1% ?
1999 39 2484 1849 245 6.28 9.9% 13.3% 2
2004 37 2157 1614 240 6.49 11.1% 14.9% 4
2005 33 2006 1586 220 6.67 11.0% 13.9% 16
1994 34 2117 1628 204 6.00 9.6% 12.5% 2
2006 36 2215 1744 202 5.61 9.1% 11.6% 16
2001 39 2471 1869 196 5.03 7.9% 10.5% 1
2000 34 2239 1688 191 5.62 8.5% 11.3% 16
1998 36 2044 1532 183 5.08 9.0% 11.9% 8
2003 33 1889 1415 178 5.39 9.4% 12.6% 16
2017 37 2218 1579 172 4.65 7.8% 10.9% 32
2011 37 2212 1669 162 4.38 7.3% 9.7% 16
2010 40 2204 1645 162 4.05 7.4% 9.8% 1
1993 32 2059 1650 160 5.00 7.8% 9.7% 32
1991 39 2444 1971 159 4.08 6.5% 8.1% 1
2007 33 1812 1371 157 4.76 8.7% 11.5% 64
2016 36 2244 1579 154 4.28 6.9% 9.8% 16
2015 39 2281 1648 149 3.82 6.5% 9.0% 1
1990 38 2471 2091 147 3.87 5.9% 7.0% 2
2009 37 2086 1544 146 3.95 7.0% 9.5% 16
1989 36 2140 1758 142 3.94 6.6% 8.1% 4
1992 36 2213 1762 141 3.92 6.4% 8.0% 1
2012 34 1996 1514 136 4.00 6.8% 9.0% 64
2013 36 2049 1498 135 3.75 6.6% 9.0% 8
1995 31 1911 1449 133 4.29 7.0% 9.2% n/a
2008 34 2025 1518 133 3.91 6.6% 8.8% 32
1997 33 1871 1433 131 3.97 7.0% 9.1% 32
2014 35 1860 1411 117 3.34 6.3% 8.3% 64
1988 35 1990 1665 117 3.34 5.9% 7.0% 4
1987 33 1803 1552 116 3.52 6.4% 7.5% 16
2002 35 2114 1559 113 3.23 5.3% 7.2% 16
1996 31 1778 1298 112 3.61 6.3% 8.6% 64
1986 40 2268 2268 96 2.40 4.2% 4.2% 2
1985 31 1828 1828 71 2.29 3.9% 3.9% 32


The only correlation I can find. The two years with the fewest blocks by far: Jay Bilas was the center😏

[devildeac]

The only correlation I can find. The two years with the fewest blocks by far: Jay Bilas was the center��

And he'll blame the ncaa.

[trinity92]

The all-time Duke season record for blocks is by the 1998-99 team, with 245. This year's team has 119 blocks in 22 games, so it appears unlikely that we will approach the record.

In blocks per game, the current team would rank 7th. In block%, the current team would rank 10th. In blocks per 2-point shot, the current team would rank 4th.

I don't see any meaningful correlation between blocks and NCAA tournament performance.

Here's the data

Wow thanks so much for taking a look and putting this together. Really appreciate it!
Oh and thanks too to devildeac and arnie for the Bilas laughs!

[English]

And he'll blame the ncaa.

C'mon DD, blocks are NOT under the jurisdiction of the NCAA. It's irresponsible, and frankly dangerous, for the NCAA to be inserting itself into something it has no business governing. Let's leave the designation and monitoring of blocks-per-2-point-shot to a higher, more ethical authority, lest we see real exploitation of student-athlete analytics.

[devildeac]

C'mon DD, blocks are NOT under the jurisdiction of the NCAA. It's irresponsible, and frankly dangerous, for the NCAA to be inserting itself into something it has no business governing. Let's leave the designation and monitoring of blocks-per-2-point-shot to a higher, more ethical authority, lest we see real exploitation of student-athlete analytics.

I stand corrected. :rolleyes:

[Kedsy]

Four dunks vs. St. John's: 2 by Marvin, one each by Marques and Gary.

I could have sworn I witnessed a follow dunk by Wendell, but it's not listed in the official box (he is credited with a "tip in"). Alas.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 23 games:

Marvin Bagley: 61
Wendell Carter: 37
Grayson Allen: 12
Javin DeLaurier: 11
Trevon Duval: 7
Marques Bolden: 7
Gary Trent: 4
Alex O'Connell: 2
Jack White: 2

Total team dunks: 143 (6.2 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Seven dunks vs. UNC: 4 by Marvin, one each by Wendell, Trevon, and Marques.

So, I know I jumped the gun on this last week, but this really does put the team into 2nd place on the all-time list, behind the 1999 team. Marvin has moved into 2nd place on the single-season list, behind only Mason Plumlee's 87 dunks in 2013. Mason averaged 2.42 dunks per game that season, and Marvin is averaging 2.71, so even if we play our minimum 33 games, Marvin is on track to set the record. The team should shatter the old record; we should pass the 1999 team two or (probably) three games from now.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 24 games:

Marvin Bagley: 65
Wendell Carter: 38
Grayson Allen: 12
Javin DeLaurier: 11
Trevon Duval: 8
Marques Bolden: 8
Gary Trent: 4
Alex O'Connell: 2
Jack White: 2

Total team dunks: 150 (6.3 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Without our number one dunker, I was worried. But we still got five dunks vs. Georgia Tech: 4 by Wendell and one by Marques.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 25 games:

Marvin Bagley: 65
Wendell Carter: 42
Grayson Allen: 12
Javin DeLaurier: 11
Marques Bolden: 9
Trevon Duval: 8
Gary Trent: 4
Alex O'Connell: 2
Jack White: 2

Total team dunks: 155 (6.2 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Missing Marvin is really hurting our dunking game. Only three dunks vs. Virginia Tech: two by Javin and one by Wendell.

But we still have a shot of setting the single-season record on Sunday and probably no later than next Wednesday.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 26 games:

Marvin Bagley: 65
Wendell Carter: 43
Javin DeLaurier: 13
Grayson Allen: 12
Marques Bolden: 9
Trevon Duval: 8
Gary Trent: 4
Alex O'Connell: 2
Jack White: 2

Total team dunks: 158 (6.1 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

We need Marvin back. Again only three dunks vs. Clemson: Jack, Grayson, and Trevon had one each.

Absent something crazy happening, we should set the single-season record on Wednesday.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 27 games:

Marvin Bagley: 65
Wendell Carter: 43
Javin DeLaurier: 13
Grayson Allen: 13
Marques Bolden: 9
Trevon Duval: 9
Gary Trent: 4
Jack White: 3
Alex O'Connell: 2

Total team dunks: 161 (6.0 dunks per game)

[HereBeforeCoachK]

We need Marvin back. Again only three dunks vs. Clemson: Jack, Grayson, and Trevon had one each.

Absent something crazy happening, we should set the single-season record on Wednesday.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 27 games:

Marvin Bagley: 65
Wendell Carter: 43
Javin DeLaurier: 13
Grayson Allen: 13
Marques Bolden: 9
Trevon Duval: 9
Gary Trent: 4
Jack White: 3
Alex O'Connell: 2

Total team dunks: 161 (6.0 dunks per game)

Let me join the list of those "dunking you very much" for this thread. I found it interesting how high up the charts the 92 team was, and conversely, that Robert Brickey dunked more than Grant Hill also. Also surprising is how few dunks the 2010 team had...weren't there two Plumlees on that team? And Gerald Henderson is an under rated dunker IMO.

This team at 6 per game is going to shatter the record for Duke. (BTW, is there a Florida Gulf Coast or Houston or Louisville stat available for comparison?)

I'll add another thing: guards dunking has been very important. There may be no more important dunk than Phil Henderson over Mourning in the East Regional Finals. Grayson's dunk on Michigan State in the semi's buried any chances the Spartans had at coming back. Johnny Dawkins had some key dunks. In fact, I think Grayson is at his best when he can get a dunk or two in a game. Seems to charge up the rest of his game.

Also of note 5 between Jack and AOC in limited minutes. They must lead the team in dunks per minutes played.

[CDu]

Let me join the list of those "dunking you very much" for this thread. I found it interesting how high up the charts the 92 team was, and conversely, that Robert Brickey dunked more than Grant Hill also. Also surprising is how few dunks the 2010 team had...weren't there two Plumlees on that team? And Gerald Henderson is an under rated dunker IMO.

Also of note 5 between Jack and AOC in limited minutes. They must lead the team in dunks per minutes played.

The Plumlees just didn’t play enough in 2010, and nobody else was a prolific dunker. Also, Miles wasn’t a high-volume dunker anyway, so it was really just Mason.

And no, neither White nor (especially) O’Connell comes close to leading in dunks per minute. White is averaging 1 per 40 minutes, O’Connell only 1 per 153 minutes, which is next to last among the dunkers). White leads Duval, Trent, and Allen in dunks per minute. But Bagley (1 per 12 minutes) leads the way comfortably with D
Bolden and Carter all averaging less than 20 minutes per dunk and DeLaurier less than 25 per dunk.

[English]

Per somebody named Adrian Atkinson:

Most Dunks in a Season by an ACC Player since 2003-04 (1st year for which I have data):

1. Mason Plumlee (2013): 83
2. Doral Moore (2018): 80
3. Montrezl Harrell (2014): 79
4. Brandan Wright (2007): 75
5. Brice Johnson (2016): 71

Moore is going to shatter the record this year.

[rsvman]

Allow me to opine that besides Bagley being missing, we now have a lot fewer offensive possessions/game because we are playing zone D. It stands to reason that the dunk stats would've probably gone down even if Bagley were playing. Just look at our scores. We used to score in the 80s or 90s night in and night out; now, not so much.

If the choice is winning games or making a lot of slam dunks, though, I'll take winning games, thank you very much.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Allow me to opine that besides Bagley being missing, we now have a lot fewer offensive possessions/game because we are playing zone D. It stands to reason that the dunk stats would've probably gone down even if Bagley were playing. Just look at our scores. We used to score in the 80s or 90s night in and night out; now, not so much.

If the choice is winning games or making a lot of slam dunks, though, I'll take winning games, thank you very much.

I am not so sure. Our staunch D lead to several stolen passes and run outs. With Bags running the floor or throwing outlets, our dunks may not decline.

Who can say.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

I am not so sure. Our staunch D lead to several stolen passes and run outs. With Bags running the floor or throwing outlets, our dunks may not decline.

Who can say.

Off top of head, I know Jack, Grayson and Tre each had a dunk at Clemson, so that was at least 3 in a low scoring low possession game.
Did any of the bigs? It was so physical inside, maybe not.

[CDu]

Off top of head, I know Jack, Grayson and Tre each had a dunk at Clemson, so that was at least 3 in a low scoring low possession game.
Did any of the bigs? It was so physical inside, maybe not.

Per Kedsy’s post, those were the only three dunks.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Off top of head, I know Jack, Grayson and Tre each had a dunk at Clemson, so that was at least 3 in a low scoring low possession game.
Did any of the bigs? It was so physical inside, maybe not.

Bags and Carter are both pretty good at flipping the court when needed.

On a different note, when is the last time UNC didn't have a big guy with outlet passes on point? Maye, Meeks...

[TruBlu]

Off top of head, I know Jack, Grayson and Tre each had a dunk at Clemson, so that was at least 3 in a low scoring low possession game.
Did any of the bigs? It was so physical inside, maybe not.

Many people have told me that I don't know Jack . . .

[juise]

Who would have guessed that the game Duke recorded seven first half dunks would be a game without Marvin? Hands?

[ChillinDuke]

Can we refresh this thread yet?

My God...

- Chillin

[Selover]

Can we refresh this thread yet?

My God...

- Chillin

It's going to take some beefy computers to crunch these numbers

[Kedsy]

Marvin who? Fourteen dunks vs. Louisville, crushing our previous season high of 9 (achieved five different times): Marques had 4, Wendell 3, Javin 2, Jack 2 (and the legend continues), plus Trevon, Grayson, and Gary had one each. That's seven (7) players with a dunk tonight.

Oh, and we set the Duke season record, breaking 1999's total of 162 (or 163, it's unclear), by quite a bit.

We now have six players with double-figure dunks for the season.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 28 games:

Marvin Bagley: 65
Wendell Carter: 46
Javin DeLaurier: 15
Grayson Allen: 14
Marques Bolden: 13
Trevon Duval: 10
Gary Trent: 5
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 2

Total team dunks: 175 (6.3 dunks per game)

[rsvman]

Dunktastic!

[jimsumner]

We need to find a way to get Vrankovic in the dunk column. A seven-footer ought to get a dunk now and then.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

We need to find a way to get Vrankovic in the dunk column. A seven-footer ought to get a dunk now and then.

I love Vrankovic! I feel he has gotten less court time than last year. Is that a fact?

[Kedsy]

I love Vrankovic! I feel he has gotten less court time than last year. Is that a fact?

At this point last season, Antonio had played in three fewer games (10, compared to 13 this season) but had played 31 more minutes.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

At this point last season, Antonio had played in three fewer games (10, compared to 13 this season) but had played 31 more minutes.

Huh. Curious. So I am right and wrong.

[thedukelamere]

Huh. Curious. So I am right and wrong.

^insert marriage joke here^

[Kfanarmy]

Huh. Curious. So I am right and wrong.


^insert marriage joke here^

Wait! You can be "right" and married?

[CDu]

Wait! You can be "right" and married?

Sure. You just have to keep that knowledge to yourself.

[DukeBlue666s]

Sure. You just have to keep that knowledge to yourself.

Why couldn’t you post this last weekend before my wife left?!

[uh_no]

Wait! You can be "right" and married?

and now you know why beer is such a popular subject on DBR :D :D

[El_Diablo]

Wait! You can be "right" and married?

Yes. If you're the wife.

[DukeBlue666s]

Yes. If you're the wife.

So how does this work when 2 women get married?

[WVDUKEFAN]

You didn't just go there....... LOL. :rolleyes:

[DukeBlue666s]

Yeah ... apologizies!

I have nothing against it, kinda just pop in my empty head.

[Bluedog]

Not kedsy, but ESPN showed 13 dunks in the game tonight vs Syracuse, for second most on the season... Methinks this team dunks a lot...

[Kedsy]

Well, Marvin tried to make up for lost time, tying his season high of 6 dunks (achieved twice before, against Texas and Wake Forest). He's our 2nd-best single-season dunker ever, and is now 16 dunks behind Mason Plumlee for the Duke single-season record.

Overall, we had thirteen dunks vs. Syracuse, the most we've had since Wednesday (but our 2nd best performance of the season, and 2nd straight game with 13+ dunks): Marvin 6, Wendell 3, Grayson 2, Marques and Gary one each.

Crazily enough, our 13 dunks easily surpassed our 9 non-dunks tonight.

Marvin has now passed the 1996 team (63 dunks) and the 1987 team (69 dunks). Wendell passed 1992 Grant Hill, who was previously #10 on the single-season list with 48, but thanks to his teammate Marvin, Wendell needs another couple of dunks to pass Elton Brand's 1999 effort (50) in order to break into Duke's single-season top 10.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 29 games:

Marvin Bagley: 71
Wendell Carter: 49
Grayson Allen: 16
Javin DeLaurier: 15
Marques Bolden: 14
Trevon Duval: 10
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 2

Total team dunks: 188 (6.5 dunks per game)

[duketaylor]

"Crazily enough, our 13 dunks easily surpassed our 9 non-dunks tonight." What exactly are our "9 non-dunk" attempts? Two point attempts that are non-dunks I'm guessing?

[pfrduke]

"Crazily enough, our 13 dunks easily surpassed our 9 non-dunks tonight." What exactly are our "9 non-dunk" attempts? Two point attempts that are non-dunks I'm guessing?

All made field goals that were not dunks.

[pfrduke]

"Crazily enough, our 13 dunks easily surpassed our 9 non-dunks tonight." What exactly are our "9 non-dunk" attempts? Two point attempts that are non-dunks I'm guessing?

Here were the field goals we made tonight - only 4 of them were outside the paint:

1st Half:

Dunks:
Allen
Bagley
Bagley
Bagley
Bagley
Bagley

Non-Dunks:
Delaurier (Tip-in)
Bagley (Layup)
Carter

2nd Half:

Dunks:
Allen
Carter
Bolden
Carter
Carter
Trent
Bagley

Non-Dunks:
Bolden (paint)
Bagley (paint)
Duval (3)
Trent (3)
Allen
Carter (paint)

[BandAlum83]

Here were the field goals we made tonight - only 4 of them were outside the paint:

1st Half:

Dunks:
Allen
Bagley
Bagley
Bagley
Bagley
Bagley

Non-Dunks:
Delaurier (Tip-in)
Bagley (Layup)
Carter

2nd Half:

Dunks:
Allen
Carter
Bolden
Carter
Carter
Trent
Bagley

Non-Dunks:
Bolden (paint)
Bagley (paint)
Duval (3)
Trent (3)
Allen
Carter (paint)

I wonder what the single game records are for:

- % of field goals made via dunk
- % of total points scored via dunk

It might be important to know for a winning team and a losing team.

This game has got to be a contender for both, I would think.

This stat seems just sick.

[Furniture]

https://mobile.twitter.com/DukeMBB/status/967599129852596224/video/1

[Kedsy]

Our double-figure dunk streak is over. Just four dunks against Virginia Tech II: Marvin 2, Wendell and Javin one each.

Wendell is now tied for 10th on the all-time Duke single-season dunk list.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 30 games:

Marvin Bagley: 73
Wendell Carter: 50
Grayson Allen: 16
Javin DeLaurier: 16
Marques Bolden: 14
Trevon Duval: 10
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 2

Total team dunks: 192 (6.4 dunks per game)

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Our double-figure dunk streak is over. Just four dunks against Virginia Tech II: Marvin 2, Wendell and Javin one each.

Wendell is now tied for 10th on the all-time Duke single-season dunk list.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 30 games:

Marvin Bagley: 73
Wendell Carter: 50
Grayson Allen: 16
Javin DeLaurier: 16
Marques Bolden: 14
Trevon Duval: 10
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 2

Total team dunks: 192 (6.4 dunks per game)

REALLY helps if Grayson can get one or two....seems to help his overall game.

[godins]

KenPom has a new article up on The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/255250/2018/02/27/kenpom-dunk-kings-and-the-programs-that-defend-the-shot-the-best/) ($$$) where he seeks out the "dunk kings" in college BB. Guess who rules the land? Money quote:


1. Duke. The most dunks in a game this season is 14. It’s happened twice. The first was by Texas Tech against Savannah State, which isn’t terribly noteworthy because the Tigers have one of the worst dunk defenses in the country. The other was by Duke last week against Louisville, which is all the more impressive when you consider the Blue Devils played that game without their leading dunker, Marvin Bagley III. Going into Monday’s play, slightly more than 10 percent of Duke’s shots were made dunks. That’s a total of 188 dunks, 22 more than second-place Kansas.

Interesting note, since I hadn't seen it elsewhere: Udoka Azubuike leads the nation with 101 dunks and Wake's Doral Moore has 84. Let's see if Marvin can close some ground on them!

[Kedsy]

Eight dunks against UNC II: Marvin 6, Grayson and Marques one each.

We hit the 200 dunk mark in our last regular season game.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 31 games:

Marvin Bagley: 79
Wendell Carter: 50
Grayson Allen: 17
Javin DeLaurier: 16
Marques Bolden: 15
Trevon Duval: 10
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 2

Total team dunks: 200 (6.5 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Five dunks against Notre Dame (ACCT): Marvin 2, Wendell, Trevon, and Alex one each.

Have to say, we missed three dunks today, which I'm pretty sure is a season high. It also means our FG% on dunks was just 62.5%, just 1% higher than our overall eFG% (61.5%).

Marvin is now 6 dunks away from the Duke single-season record. Wendell is now alone in 10th place on the Duke single-season list.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 32 games:

Marvin Bagley: 81
Wendell Carter: 51
Grayson Allen: 17
Javin DeLaurier: 16
Marques Bolden: 15
Trevon Duval: 11
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 3

Total team dunks: 205 (6.4 dunks per game)

[Kedsy]

Four dunks against UNC (ACCT): Marvin 3, Wendell 1.

Marvin is now 3 dunks away from tying the Duke single-season record.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 33 games:

Marvin Bagley: 84
Wendell Carter: 52
Grayson Allen: 17
Javin DeLaurier: 16
Marques Bolden: 15
Trevon Duval: 11
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 3

Total team dunks: 209 (6.3 dunks per game)

[kAzE]

After watching yet another Zion highlight tape today (it's a great pick-me-up), I can't help but wonder if he will break Marvin's single season dunk record at Duke next year. Duke fans are lucky . . .

[DukieInBrasil]

After watching yet another Zion highlight tape today (it's a great pick-me-up), I can't help but wonder if he will break Marvin's single season dunk record at Duke next year. Duke fans are lucky . . .

i'd rather win championships than be wowed by dunks. It is possible to do both, of course, and perhaps Duke will A) break the single-season dunk record in consecutive seasons and B) win consecutive Natty's. If only one of those options is possible, i'll take B.

[Kedsy]

Eight dunks against Iona: Marvin 4, Wendell, Grayson, Marques, and Justin, one each.

Today, Marvin broke the Duke single-season record. He has the most dunks in a season of any Duke player ever.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 34 games:

Marvin Bagley: 88
Wendell Carter: 53
Grayson Allen: 18
Javin DeLaurier: 16
Marques Bolden: 16
Trevon Duval: 11
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 3
Justin Robinson: 1

Total team dunks: 217 (6.4 dunks per game)

[juise]

Alternate Bagley tally from Duke MBB:

8204

[kAzE]

i'd rather win championships than be wowed by dunks. It is possible to do both, of course, and perhaps Duke will A) break the single-season dunk record in consecutive seasons and B) win consecutive Natty's. If only one of those options is possible, i'll take B.

Dude . . . this is the dunk thread :p

[JetpackJesus]

Dude . . . this is the dunk thread :p

And as Kedsy noted in the OP, "While there were plenty of Duke teams that succeeded while playing below the rim, the teams with the top five Duke dunk performances all made the NCAA championship game, including three of our five champions (although in part that's because those teams played more games)."

So, I guess what I'm saying is,
https://cassietheweird.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/both.gif

[HereBeforeCoachK]

i'd rather win championships than be wowed by dunks. It is possible to do both, of course, and perhaps Duke will A) break the single-season dunk record in consecutive seasons and B) win consecutive Natty's. If only one of those options is possible, i'll take B.

I would also mention that dunks are an indicator of a couple of factors that lead to championships;
A: having tall players and great leapers who get to the rim is a good thing.
B: Good amount of dunks come at end of game when beating a desperation press
C: good amount of dunks come on steals that lead to fast breaks


And oh, this is the dunk thread.

[uh_no]

i'd rather win championships than be wowed by dunks. It is possible to do both, of course, and perhaps Duke will A) break the single-season dunk record in consecutive seasons and B) win consecutive Natty's. If only one of those options is possible, i'll take B.

FALSE DICHOTOMY!!!!!!

:D :D

that said, i don't think anyone disagrees with this hypothetical choice. There is no reason the two should be mutually exclusive, and thus I can cheer for both!

[Furniture]

Not sure if it has been said elsewhere but Justin’s dunk was a thing of beauty!!!

[elvis14]

Not sure if it has been said elsewhere but Justin’s dunk was a thing of beauty!!!

It was by far my favorite dunk in that game. Loved the reaction from the Brotherhood on the bench.

[uh_no]

It was by far my favorite dunk in that game. Loved the reaction from the Brotherhood on the bench.

especially since he had a dunk "stolen" from him by the stat-keeper earlier in the year.

[Kedsy]

Five dunks against Rhode Island: Marvin 3, Wendell 2.

Marvin, by himself, would now rank 25th in dunks among all Duke teams.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 35 games:

Marvin Bagley: 91
Wendell Carter: 55
Grayson Allen: 18
Javin DeLaurier: 16
Marques Bolden: 16
Trevon Duval: 11
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 3
Justin Robinson: 1

Total team dunks: 222 (6.3 dunks per game)

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Five dunks against Rhode Island: Marvin 3, Wendell 2.

Marvin, by himself, would now rank 25th in dunks among all Duke teams.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 35 games:

Marvin Bagley: 91
Wendell Carter: 55
Grayson Allen: 18
Javin DeLaurier: 16
Marques Bolden: 16
Trevon Duval: 11
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 3
Justin Robinson: 1

Total team dunks: 222 (6.3 dunks per game)
Justin has only one....but it was a good un

[Furniture]

Five dunks against Rhode Island: Marvin 3, Wendell 2.
Total team dunks: 222 (6.3 dunks per game)

I think someone should speak to Javin who I thought scored some baskets where he could have easily dunked.
Unacceptable really :-)

[Neals384]

Among the scholly players, the only ones without a dunk are;
The shortest guy
And the tallest

[flyingdutchdevil]

Among the scholly players, the only ones without a dunk are;
The shortest guy
And the tallest

Vrank is taller than Bolden? Wow

[Kedsy]

Five dunks against Syracuse (NCAAT): Marvin 4, Wendell 1.

FWIW, Syracuse missed three dunks in this four point game.

Season Duke individual dunk stats, after 36 games:

Marvin Bagley: 95
Wendell Carter: 56
Grayson Allen: 18
Javin DeLaurier: 16
Marques Bolden: 16
Trevon Duval: 11
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 3
Justin Robinson: 1

Total team dunks: 227 (6.3 dunks per game)

[Acymetric]

Felt like more than five! Surprised Carter only had one...felt like more.

[Kedsy]

Felt like more than five! Surprised Carter only had one...felt like more.

I go by the official box.

[DukieInBrasil]

Felt like more than five! Surprised Carter only had one...felt like more.

several lobs were finished either as finger roll or layups, or were brought down and finished as layups on the back up.

[juise]

Marvin is now tied for dunks with my senior year (2004) San Antonio Final Four team. That team had two lottery pick forwards (Sheldon, Luol). Pretty impressive.

[rsvman]

I'd love for him to get to 100 this evening.

[devilnfla]

How does this year's team match up against Florida Gulf Coast team a few years ago? I know they had an insane amount of dunks.

[CDu]

How does this year's team match up against Florida Gulf Coast team a few years ago? I know they had an insane amount of dunks.

We have way more. They were more known for the insanity of their dunks. But lower total volume.

[Kedsy]

Five dunks against Kansas, and we spread the wealth around: Marvin 1, Wendell 1, Grayson 1, Trevon 1, and Marques 1.

Ten different Duke players dunked this season. Six players had double-figure dunks. Marvin ended his Duke record-setting season with 96 dunks, tying Josh McRoberts for 8th on the Duke career list, and outdunking nine past Duke teams. Wendell (57 dunks) finished #8 on the Duke single-season dunk list. Just Marvin and Wendell together had more dunks than any Duke team except 1999 (and of course this year's team).

Final season Duke individual dunk stats, 37 games:

Marvin Bagley: 96
Wendell Carter: 57
Grayson Allen: 19
Marques Bolden: 17
Javin DeLaurier: 16
Trevon Duval: 12
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 3
Justin Robinson: 1

Total team dunks: 232 (6.3 dunks per game)

[juise]

Marvin is now tied for dunks with my senior year (2004) San Antonio Final Four team. That team had two lottery pick forwards (Sheldon, Luol). Pretty impressive.

I swear I know how to spell Shelden and that was 100% my iPad’s autocorrect.

Thanks for keeping this thread updated, Kedsy. It has been once of my favorites this season.

[curtis325]

Five dunks against Kansas, and we spread the wealth around: Marvin 1, Wendell 1, Grayson 1, Trevon 1, and Marques 1.

Ten different Duke players dunked this season. Six players had double-figure dunks. Marvin ended his Duke record-setting season with 96 dunks, tying Josh McRoberts for 8th on the Duke career list, and outdunking nine past Duke teams. Wendell (57 dunks) finished #8 on the Duke single-season dunk list. Just Marvin and Wendell together had more dunks than any Duke team except 1999 (and of course this year's team).

Final season Duke individual dunk stats, 37 games:

Marvin Bagley: 96
Wendell Carter: 57
Grayson Allen: 19
Marques Bolden: 17
Javin DeLaurier: 16
Trevon Duval: 12
Gary Trent: 6
Jack White: 5
Alex O'Connell: 3
Justin Robinson: 1

Total team dunks: 232 (6.3 dunks per game)



This was a great thread, Kedsy. Dunk you very much!

[-jk]

This was a great thread, Kedsy. Dunk you very much!

Don't you mean dunke schön?

-jk

[ChillinDuke]

This was a great thread, Kedsy. Dunk you very much!

Great thread, Keds.

Here's to hoping we continue the trend next year and dunk so much that we fire it up again!

- Chillin

[luburch]

What do y’all think: will Zion, the dunking legend, pass Marvin?

Nope.

Imagine if Marvin was able to play every game.