Photos: Students throw down during first annual basketball dunk competition

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Five University students got the chance to showcase their dunk abilities during the SRC’s first annual Student Dunk Competition. The panel of assembled judges included standout Oregon athletes Liz Brenner and Andrew Wheating, who oversaw a field of competitors including Oregon football wide receiver Dwayne Stanford.
Stas Della Morte’s standout performance won the competition with a thrilling series of dunks that secured him bragging rights and an official Intramurals Champion t-shirt.

Brian Symonds soars over the heads of three volunteers en route to a resounding dunk during the SRC’s first annual dunk contest, which included a celebrity panel of judges featuring multisport athlete Liz Brenner and track star Andrew Wheating. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Dwayne Stanford elevates to the hoop for a one-handed windmill dunk. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Josh Melu throws down a dunk en route to earning second place honors. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Josh Melu catches serious air time before a one-handed dunk during the contest’s final round. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Contest winner Stas Della Morte seals his performance with a two-handed slam during the final round of judging. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

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