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Wright, Little spar over dunking artistry
Dayton has 61 dunks this year and needs just one to break the school’s single-season record for slams set by the 2003-04 team.
That’s 61 jams in 18 games. The ‘03-04 team needed 32 games to reach that mark. Impressive.
Earlier in the season, Chris Wright and Charles Little, who have racked up the bulk of the slams, had a good-natured argument over who was the better dunker.
To understand the exchange, you might need to know that Dominique is Dominique Wilkins, Michael is Michael Jordan and Vince is Vince Carter.
Little: “I’m a power dunker.”
Wright: “Mine’s mixed.”
Little: “You’re like Dominique, and I’m more like a Shawn Kemp.”
Wright: “That’s a good one. … No, wait. I’m Michael-nique and you’re Shawn Kemp.”
Little: “I can’t get no mixed?”
Wright: “I’m Michael-nique and you’re Vince-Kemp.”
Little: “Thank you. That’ll work.”
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By Kenneth
January 20, 2009 7:29 PM | Link to this
I’ve heard a lot of people talk about CW transferring to a BCS school, but I don’t think that is going to happen. If he wanted to be in the NBA, he would not have picked us out of high school. Just hope he honors his commitment.By Duke
January 20, 2009 9:33 PM | Link to this
Maybe they should start worrying about winning consistently and scoring while playing D instead of who can out dunk each other.By muskie-detector
January 21, 2009 2:36 AM | Link to this
wooo wooo wooo wooo!By Doug
January 21, 2009 6:13 AM | Link to this
Ken, You heard what.Its the PLAYER not the name across the chest that puts YOU in the NBABy bigmikenull
January 21, 2009 6:44 AM | Link to this
Being part of the trotwood family I know what type of family chris wright comes from and what a good kid he is he will honor his committment.By just for fun
January 21, 2009 6:56 AM | Link to this
Can the young people have a little fun…They are just joking around, They deserve to have a Little rivalry debate. No Pun intended… They do worry about what they need too. GEEEEEEEZZZZZZZBy Thomas
January 21, 2009 7:43 AM | Link to this
We will be very fortunate if Chris Wright stays all four years at UD. If he leaves, Little should be able to pick up the slack.By John
January 21, 2009 8:07 AM | Link to this
Thomas- Little is a senior. He will have a hard time picking up the slack when he is gone.By Henry
January 21, 2009 8:18 AM | Link to this
I predict that Chris Wright will be gone after this season.By don p
January 21, 2009 8:27 AM | Link to this
You very may be right, Chris may see what happened to Brian Roberts and decide for greener pastures. If BR had played at UK or IU, or OSU, he would be in the NBA right now.By Sharp
January 21, 2009 8:36 AM | Link to this
I just can’t fathom why a 6”11 white guy can’t dunk. Is it the 2” vertical????By amy katz
January 21, 2009 8:59 AM | Link to this
don p should learn a bit about basketball before posting. It doesn’t matter what school you play for - if good enough, nba scouts will find you! BR had a great shot butg was not quick enough to play defense against an nba player - maybe he’ll develop it overseas and come back to play in the nbaBy Mongoose
January 21, 2009 9:13 AM | Link to this
BRob is making 6 figures in Isreal and averaging 17.4 pts per game….leading scorer on his team. http://www.eurobasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=ISR&Team=85By sec 312
January 21, 2009 9:33 AM | Link to this
welcome to negative city! geeezzz the dunks are fun.. we are 16-2 CW is not going to transfer or go to the NBA early. And BRob is no where near a NBA player.By just for fun
January 21, 2009 9:59 AM | Link to this
312, and some of the rest of you, some of you talk as if you know what’s going on in CW life, family and so forth. I know CW and his family personally and all you all know is what is written by the media and what they are told not to say. That being said don’t be shocked at the end of the season……No one knows whats going on behind closed doors.You all only know what Coach Gregory wants you to know….By thepummeler
January 21, 2009 10:49 AM | Link to this
ok just for fun, if Wright wanted the exposure to get noticed why didn’t he go to x, who also offered him?By UD fan
January 21, 2009 10:56 AM | Link to this
Before anyone comments on this post, YES, I am a UD fan and have been one for awhile but if CW decides to leave UD at the end of the season, I’d support him. Gregory’s coaching strategy stinks. He never gives the players enough time in the game to get comfortable and get a rhythm going before he pulls them out. If I were CW, I’d consider going somewhere else too. A school that will respects my skills and gives me the opportunity to grow and play.By just for fun
January 21, 2009 11:05 AM | Link to this
thepummeler, the question you asked shows that you haven’t been paying attention, CW was also offered by Ill,Mich,Mich State,Texas,X and Uk at the end along with several others…however the reason he didn’t go to X from what I was told by his AAU coach, his mother had a problem with something at X, no details were given but why don’t someone ask her she will tell you, I do know that…..By Jeff
January 21, 2009 11:47 AM | Link to this
In my opinion, Chris Wright is the better dunker purely because of his freakish athleticism. Charles Little has relatively small hands which makes it more difficult for him to throw down the soaring one hand jams. With CWs bigger hands, greater height, and leaping ability, his dunks look more impressive as the ball comes down from a higher peak.By FlyBoy
January 21, 2009 6:39 PM | Link to this
If Chris Wright quits after this year, I say GOOD RIDDANCE! If he thinks he is bigger than UD, then we will be better off without him. We have Matt K coming in next year. We don’t need Chris Wright.By Kurt
January 21, 2009 6:51 PM | Link to this
Ok, Just For Fun..I’m not sure what you are insinuating but if it is a transfer why would CW do that? He has to give up a year of eligibility which leaves him with 1 to try and show something..if it’s a jump to a Pro League, he’s dreaming. My money is on Chris being here all four years and those of us who aren’t so negative all the time will enjoy the heck out of what is to come.By Mike
January 21, 2009 8:21 PM | Link to this
Why would CW leave? He would have to seat at a year. I see players in the NBA all the time that I have never even heard of that come from real small schools. If your good enough the NBA will find you know matter where your at. Thats why the run camps in the summer as well.By Mike
January 21, 2009 8:21 PM | Link to this
Why would CW leave? He would have to seat at a year. I see players in the NBA all the time that I have never even heard of that come from real small schools. If your good enough the NBA will find you know matter where your at. Thats why the run camps in the summer as well.By Flyboy
January 21, 2009 8:38 PM | Link to this
You are a Joke evidently you do not know the Chris that we know, Oh I get it Matt is the best right, You got Jokes, or you have never met Chris off the court or is this a high school thing…Ask Matt what he thinks of CW since you put him out there……By The REAL FlyBoy
January 21, 2009 9:31 PM | Link to this
What I’m saying is that if Chris Wright does not want to be at Dayton, shove his butt out the door. We will be fine without him.By William J. Clinton
January 21, 2009 9:31 PM | Link to this
Chris is not leaving this year for the NBA. He’s not ready. Might be ready after next season. If he is and he wants to go… I’ll support him. Go for the money, that’s what this nation is all about. Make the money while you can. Can always come back for one more year of college to get the degree. How many chances do you get to make a few million a year? Not many.By nullyarb17
January 22, 2009 7:12 PM | Link to this
CW is the best athlete that I’ve see and his character is better than that.When you put the two together that=success.NBA or the work force,CW will be ok.Believe that.For any one to say something less about him lets me know that that person doesn’t know him.