Final Four weekend is upon us and the March Madness events kick off with the 2024 College Slam Dunk Contest.
The field consists of several high-flyers looking to make some noise, headlined by NCAA Tournament participants like Arizona’s Keshad Johnson, Grand Canyon’s Gabe McGlothan and Iowa State’s Hason Ward.
As some of the best dunkers in college basketball gather under one roof at Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix, who will emerge with the Slam Dunk Contest crown?
The Sporting News has you covered with live updates and the best highlights below.
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College Slam Dunk Contest scores
| Player | School | Dunk 1 | Dunk 2 | Dunk 3 | Total score |
| Jermaine Hall Jr. | California University of Pennsylvania | 43 | |||
| Marlow Gilmore | Francis Marion | 53 | |||
| Keshad Johnson | Arizona | 52 | |||
| Gabe McGlothan | Grand Canyon | 60 | |||
| Dakota Rivers | FGCU | 52 | |||
| Josh Pierre-Louis | UC Santa Barbara | 60 | |||
| John Ukomadu | Eastern Kentucky | 58 | |||
| Hason Ward | Iowa State | 45 | |||
| Langston Wilson | Milwaukee | 51 |
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2024 College Slam Dunk Contest highlights
First round
GABE MCGLOTHAN IS TIED FOR 1st PLACE AFTER ROUND 1!!! @GabeMcGlothan5 pic.twitter.com/R9oiICrtEu
— Heart Of A Lope (@HeartofaLope) April 5, 2024
Former Conqs @GoConqsMBB player, Marlow Gilmore Jr still flying high above the rim as part of Slam Dunk contest…here’s his 1st round dunk & he moves on to the Semifinals #GoConqs @marlowjr2 pic.twitter.com/1S22HPVN2g
— Dodge City CC Conquistadors (@GoConqs) April 5, 2024
2024 College Slam Dunk Contest format
The field of nine participants will each perform one dunk. The four best scores will advance to the semifinals.
From there, each remaining participant will perform another dunk, and the two best scores will advance to the championship round.
The two remaining participants will do one final dunk, and the best score will be crowned the 2024 Slam Dunk Contest champion.
2024 College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Contest schedule
There are no set times for the NCAA skills contests, but the event kicks off at 9 p.m. ET.
First, there will be a men’s and women’s 3-Point Contest, and the winners of each shootout will compete in a “Battle of the Champions.”
The night will conclude with the College Slam Dunk Contest after the 3-Point Contests.
When is the 2024 College Slam Dunk Contest?
- Date: Thursday, April 4
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
The College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships will air Thursday, April 4, at 9 p.m. ET. The competitions will be held at the Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships 2024 TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
ESPN will air the College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships. Viewers can also stream the competitions on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.