Top 5 Iowa Dunkers

[MarkRules]

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Before my time....but Ronnie Lester before his knee injury?

Dunker? I sure don’t recall Ronnie slamming any down.

2 career dunks, 1 right handed and 1 left, just to prove he could. Otherwise he would just lay it in after he made a steal for an easy 2.

 

[Hawksfor3]

2 career dunks, 1 right handed and 1 left, just to prove he could. Otherwise he would just lay it in after he made a steal for an easy 2.

Pic/Link?

 

[Obviously Oblivious]

No to Connie Hawkins. It is an embarrassment he was ever on campus and his being associated with Iowa basketball should not be celebrated.

OMG U R SO STUPID!

Just what in the world are you even talking about? Connie Hawkins got a raw deal at every turn and Iowa should be embarrassed that they expelled him. You haven't a clue...

 

[Legend12]

OMG U R SO STUPID!

Just what in the world are you even talking about? Connie Hawkins got a raw deal at every turn and Iowa should be embarrassed that they expelled him. You haven't a clue...

Admitted to a university he didn't have the academic background to qualify for.
Paid by boosters for jobs he didn't show up for.
Took money from a known gambler.

Raw deal? LMAO!!

 

[IamHawkeye]

My personal list:

1. Tyler Cook
2. Doug Thomas
3. Ricky Davis
4. James Winters
5. Aaron White

Honorable Mention:
Gerry Wright
Roy Marble

Did Reggie dunk or just rebound?

 

[spoke8]

Can’t believe no one mentioned Greg Stokes. Left handed dunks were awesome...And Sir Jamalot had the cartwheel dunk that was ridiculous

 

[HawkAlum2002]

Did Reggie dunk or just rebound?

He dunked some, but nothing of the flashy variety that stands out in memory like the others listed. Probably about one every other game average. He got fouled so much he did most of his damage at the line. Probably would've had more dunks if he hadn't got hacked so much around the rim.

 

[Sett1997]

Can’t believe no one mentioned Greg Stokes. Left handed dunks were awesome...And Sir Jamalot had the cartwheel dunk that was ridiculous

I was just sitting here trying to think of his name. Yip,Greg Stokes could throw it down.

 

[ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAWK]

White over Wright??

Not. A. Chance.

Winters over Wright? Not a chance. White deserves to be 5 & Wright 4 on his list. Winters isn’t even in the conversation of my lifetime best dunkers.

-Only old enough to remember Iowa b-ball from the mid 80’s though.

 

[Hawktucson]

At 6'2 I'm sure Ronnie could get up there although I've never seen him dunk. But I loved that double-clutcher though!

Troy Skinner...

 

[Ronman]

Been watching Iowa Basketball for a long time and as far as dunking goes, Aaron White had no peer.

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

Here's a guy most of you never heard of but he could jump out of the gym. He was Gerry Jones, 6'4" forward on Miller's '65 - '67 teams. I never hear him mentioned anywhere, but he was my favorite player growing up as Ralph Miller was turning the Iowa program into a winner. He could jump to the moon and was a dunker although it was a smaller part of the game back then. The dunk was outlawed Jone's senior year, which was a crime. At 6'4" Jones averaged 10.4 rebounds a game and 16 plus points.

 

[ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAWK]

Not sure if he’s been mentioned but Thunder Doug was a vicious dunker!

A poor man’s Shawn Kemp. I like players that dunk angrily.

 

[ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAWK]

Derp! Just read thread & saw he’s listed as no. 2

 

[rondy]

Okie while wearing a cast! One-handed and vicious.

 

[Hawksfor3]

Here's a guy most of you never heard of but he could jump out of the gym. He was Gerry Jones, 6'4" forward on Miller's '65 - '67 teams. I never hear him mentioned anywhere, but he was my favorite player growing up as Ralph Miller was turning the Iowa program into a winner. He could jump to the moon and was a dunker although it was a smaller part of the game back then. The dunk was outlawed Jone's senior year, which was a crime. At 6'4" Jones averaged 10.4 rebounds a game and 16 plus points.

Pic?

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

Pic?

https://hawkeyesports.com/documents/2016/6/29//Sectionsix.pdf?id=10995

Page 191, # 37 on the all time scoring list although only playing in 64 games. Rebounded like Clay Hargrave but could score as well.

 

[Legend12]

Here's a guy most of you never heard of but he could jump out of the gym. He was Gerry Jones, 6'4" forward on Miller's '65 - '67 teams. I never hear him mentioned anywhere, but he was my favorite player growing up as Ralph Miller was turning the Iowa program into a winner. He could jump to the moon and was a dunker although it was a smaller part of the game back then. The dunk was outlawed Jone's senior year, which was a crime. At 6'4" Jones averaged 10.4 rebounds a game and 16 plus points.

Dunking was outlawed after his senior season.

 

[Hawkfan7]

Never forget
http://www.asstastic.org/~sondy/index-old.html

 

[MikeT2425]

Best: Connie Hawkins.

 

[Buddehawk]

This.

#1a Doug Thomas
#1b Gerry Wright

Agree

Thomas most powerful dunker by far - surprised he didn't take down a backboard or 2

Wright was most creative/acrobatic - remember his cartwheel dunk, the statue of liberty/James Worthy dunks

Cook fastest dunker - from time he left floor to dunking thru the rim

 

[Fan In Black]

Doug didnt remind me of Dominique at all. He was a one foot jumper. TC with his explosive two feet jumping style, and power, reminds me more of Wilkins.

 

[MikeT2425]

Al Lorenzen VG
Brad Lohoas DWMD
Lew Perkins

 

[joelbc1]

No to Connie Hawkins. It is an embarrassment he was ever on campus and his being associated with Iowa basketball should not be celebrated.

Like it was his fault? Jeeebus.....the greatest talent to ever walk on the court in a Hawkeye uniform.....fresh or varsity. Whose fault was it he came to Iowa to play basketball but he couldn’t read?
It may be an “embarrassment” but do you rewrite history to save (your) face?

 

[Legend12]

Like it was his fault? Jeeebus.....the greatest talent to ever walk on the court in a Hawkeye uniform.....fresh or varsity. Whose fault was it he came to Iowa to play basketball but he couldn’t read?
It may be an “embarrassment” but do you rewrite history to save (your) face?

Whose fault was it that he took money from boosters? Was he forced to take it?

 

[joelbc1]

Whose fault was it that he took money from boosters? Was he forced to take it?

Thank god that game isn’t played today, huh? Have you read his book? I once attended a fresh game when he was at IC....he could dunk 3 balls at one time..I was about 11years old at the time...I was impressed. I have never seen anyone else do that.
He was a great talent who was taken advantage of and also, partially responsible for allowing it to happen to him. The NBA really screwed him over really nothing in terms of today’s ethics and standards.

 

[iowa surfer]

Roy .Sr. When he stood at top of ke

My personal list:

1. Tyler Cook
2. Doug Thomas
3. Ricky Davis
4. James Winters
5. Aaron White

Honorable Mention:
Gerry Wright
Roy Marble

When he stood at top of key RoySr.rolling ball in his hands,seemed like it would Pop! and then he took Off...YOW!

 

[Legend12]

Roy .Sr. When he stood at top of ke

When he stood at top of key RoySr.rolling ball in his hands,seemed like it would Pop! and then he took Off...YOW!

I don't ever recall seeing Roy, sr dunk a basketball.

 

[Fan In Black]

I don't ever recall seeing Roy, sr dunk a basketball.

You want proof some people pay attention when you post? I know why you never saw Roy Sr. dunk. Because he is Dev's grandpa

 

[BirdistheWord]

Here's my List:

1- Aaron White........the guy Dunked A LOT
2- Doug Thomas......the alley oop from Horner was best dunk I saw LIVE.
3- Sir Jamalot
4- Tyler Cook.........could rise in rankings, after this season!!
5- Ed Horton..............did a lot of facials and LIKED that.

Honorable Mention: Eric May, Roy Marble, Devin Marble, Ricky Davis, James Winters

pretty good overall list. would debate order of top3 but clearly the top tier.

 

[DEREKoh2]

Hands down. Gerry Wright. I watched him in a HS gym start at the opponent's baseline. Then proceed to do a cartwheel the length of the court....and then finish with a jam that damn near tore the backboard down. Raveling's dunker from USC? Hate to link the other side, but (only this time, but :

https://www.hawkeyenation.com/where-are-they-now/gerry-wright

 

[DEREKoh2]

Hands down. Gerry Wright. I watched him in a HS gym start at the opponent's baseline. Then proceed to do a cartwheel the length of the court....and then finish with a jam that damn near tore the backboard down. Raveling's dunker from USC? Hate to link the other side, but (only this time, but :

https://www.hawkeyenation.com/where-are-they-now/gerry-wright

 

[DEREKoh2]

Gerry Wright was nick named, "Sir Jam A lot", not about his ability to dunk, but because of his love for listening to music extremely loud! Not a lie, I was a student when he played.