Report: Bucks' Jackson commits to Slam Dunk contest
Milwaukee Bucks wing Andre Jackson Jr. committed to participate in the 2025 Slam Dunk contest at All-Star Weekend, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
Jackson will join Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis and fellow UConn alumnus Stephon Castle, who both reportedly agreed to participate in the dunk contest earlier this week.
Jackson recorded a 39.5-inch max vertical leap at the 2023 combine and has had some impressive highlight-reel dunks in his career.
Andre Jackson Jr.'s head was ABOVE THE RIM on this putback slam 😳 pic.twitter.com/omVUf3TvTJ
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The 23-year-old has carved out a role as a two-way player with the Bucks this season, averaging 3.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. He's been in the starting lineup for 31 of his 39 games this campaign.
Jackson will be the first Milwaukee player to participate in the event since Pat Connaughton finished third in 2020.
The year's dunk contest is scheduled to take place Feb. 15 in San Francisco.