Where did past NBA Slam Dunk Contest and 3-Point Shootout champions go to high school?

California has produced the most winners in the events that highlight the annual All-Star Weekend

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Feb 12, 2026, 1:30pm
Festivities get underway Friday in Los Angeles as part of the buildup for the NBA's 75th annual All-Star Game on Sunday.

When it comes to the weekend's two biggest events outside of the game itself, the Slam Dunk Contest and the 3-Point Shootout, former California high school basketball players have emerged as the winner nine times – more than any other state. 

Beginning in 1992, California products won the dunk contest five consecutive years. Cedric Ceballos, Harold Miner (twice), Isaiah Rider and Brent Barry all represented the Golden State with dunk titles.
California could extend its lead in the dunk contest as this year's field includes Carter Bryant of Centennial (Corona) and Keshad Johnson of San Leandro competing along with Jaxson Hayes of Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati, Ohio) and Jase Richardson of Columbus (Miami, Fla.), the son of former two-time dunk champion Jason Richardson.

Last year, Mac McClung of Gate City (Va.) became the first player to three-peat as dunk contest champion. McClung will also participate in the Rising Stars game Friday.

Donovan Mitchell aims to become the first player in NBA history to win both events. Mitchell, who attended Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.), won the dunk contest in 2018 and is vying for the 3-point title for the third time in his career.

California has also produced the most 3-point contest winners. Damian Lillard of Oakland leads a list of five and looks to become just the third player with three victories in the shootout. Norman Powell of Lincoln (San Diego) also has a chance to include himself on a list of Golden State winners that includes Klay Thompson, Paul Pierce, Jason Kapono and Steve Kerr.
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel, formerly of Wisconsin Lutheran (Milwaukee, Wis.), will look to make it back-to-back seasons where a Wisconsin product wins the shootout. Last year, Tyler Herro of Whitnall (Greenfield, Wis.) claimed his first 3-point trophy.

Knueppel will also participate in Friday's Rising Stars Game, which features the league's top first- and second-year players. Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will also be in action. Flagg attended Nokomis (Newport, Maine) before leading Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) to a 34-0 season in 2023–24 and eventually becoming the top pick in last year's NBA Draft.

Dunk contest

2026 participants
Carter Bryant, Centennial (Corona, Calif.)
Jaxson Hayes, Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Keshad Johnson, San Leandro (Calif.)
Jase Richardson, Columbus (Miami, Fla.)

Past winners
1984 – Larry Nance, McDuffie (Anderson, S.C.)
1985 – Dominique Wilkins, Washington (N.C.)
1987 – Michael Jordan, Laney (Wilmington, N.C.)
1988 – Michael Jordan
1989 – Kenny Walker, Crawford County (Roberta, Ga.)
1990 – Dominique Wilkins
1991 – Dee Brown, Bolles (Jacksonville, Fla.)
1992 – Cedric Ceballos, Dominguez (Compton, Calif.)
1993 – Harold Miner, Inglewood (Calif.)
1994 – Isaiah Rider, Encinal (Alameda, Calif.)
1995 – Harold Miner
1996 – Brent Barry, De La Salle (Concord, Calif.)
1997 – Kobe Bryant, Lower Merion (Ardmore, Pa.)
2000 – Vince Carter, Mainland (Daytona Beach, Fla.)
2001 – Desmond Mason, Waxahachie (Texas)
2002 – Jason Richardson, Arthur Hill (Saginaw, Mich.)
2003 – Jason Richardson
2004 – Fred Jones, Barlow (Gresham, Ore.)
2006 – Nate Robinson, Rainier Beach (Seattle, Wash.)
2009 – Nate Robinson
2010 – Nate Robinson
2011 – Blake Griffin, Oklahoma Christian (Edmond, Okla.)
2012 – Jeremy Evans, Crossett (Ark.)
2013 – Terrence Ross, Jefferson (Portland, Ore.)
2015 – Zach LaVine, Bothell (Wash.)
2016 – Zach LaVine
2017 – Glenn Robinson III, Lake Central (St. John, Ind.)
2018 – Donovan Mitchell, Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.)
2019 – Hamidou Diallo, Putnam Science Academy (Putnam, Conn.)
2020 – Derrick Jones Jr., Archbishop Carroll (Radnor, Pa.)
2021 – Anfernee Simons, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
2023 – Mac McClung, Gate City (Va.)
2024 – Mac McClung
2025 – Mac McClung

3-point shootout

2026 participants
Devin Booker, Moss Point (Miss.)
Kon Knueppel, Wisconsin Lutheran (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Damian Lillard, Oakland (Calif.)
Tyrese Maxey, South Garland (Garland, Texas)
Donovan Mitchell, Brewster Academy
Jamal Murray, International
Bobby Portis Jr., Hall (Little Rock, Ark.)
Norman Powell, Lincoln (San Diego, Calif.)

Past winners
1986 – Larry Bird, Springs Valley (French Lick, Ind.)
1987 – Larry Bird
1988 – Larry Bird
1989 – Dale Ellis, Marietta (Ga.)
1990 – Craig Hodges, Rich East (Park Forest, Ill.)
1991 – Craig Hodges
1992 – Craig Hodges
1993 – Mark Price, Enid (Okla.)
1994 – Mark Price
1995 – Glen Rice, Northwestern (Flint, Mich.)
1996 – Tim Legler, J.R. Tucker (Henrico, Va.)
1998 – Jeff Hornacek, Lyons (LaGrange, Ill.)
2000 – Jeff Hornacek
2001 – Ray Allen, Hillcrest (Simpsonville, S.C.)
2002 – Peja Stojakovic, International
2003 – Peja Stojakovic
2004 – Voshon Lenard, Southwestern (Detroit, Mich.)
2005 – Quentin Richardson, Whitney Young (Chicago, Ill.)
2006 – Dirk Nowitzki, International
2007 – Jason Kapono, Artesia (Lakewood, Calif.)
2008 – Jason Kapono
2009 – Daequan Cook, Dunbar (Dayton, Ohio)
2010 – Paul Pierce, Inglewood
2011 – James Jones, American (Hialeah, Fla.)
2012 – Kevin Love, Lake Oswego (Ore.)
2013 – Kyrie Irving, Patrick School (Hillside, N.J.)
2014 – Marco Belinelli, International
2018 – Devin Booker, Moss Point
2019 – Joe Harris, Chelan (Wash.)
2020 – Buddy Hield, Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kan.)
2021 – Stephen Curry
2022 – Karl-Anthony Towns, St. Joseph (Metuchen, N.J.)
2023 – Damian Lillard
2024 – Damian Lillard
2025 – Tyler Herro, Whitnall (Greenfield, Wis.)

Rising Stars participants
Matas Buzelis, Sunrise Christian Academy
Stephon Castle, Newton (Covington, Ga.)
Donovan Clingan, Bristol Central (Bristol, Conn.)
Cedric Coward, Central East (Fresno, Calif.)
Egor Demin, International
Sean East II, New Albany (Ind.)
VJ Edgecombe, Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.)
Jeremiah Fears, AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, Ariz.)
Cooper Flagg, Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
Kyshawn George, International
Yang Hansen, International
Dylan Harper, Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.)
Ron Harper Jr., Don Bosco Prep
Tre Johnson, Link Academy (Branson, Mo.)
David Jones Garcia, Teays Valley Christian (Scott Depot, W. Va.)
Yanic Konan Niederhauser, International
Kon Knueppel, Wisconsin Lutheran
Alijah Martin, North Pike (Summit, Miss.)
Mac McClung, Gate City
Ajay Mitchell, International
Collin Murray-Boyles, Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah)
Tristen Newton, Burges (El Paso, Texas)
Derik Queen, Montverde Academy
Zaccharie Risacher, International
Alex Sarr, Overtime Elite
Reed Sheppard, North Laurel (London, Ky.)
Cam Spencer, Boys Latin (Baltimore, Md.)
Jaylon Tyson, John Paul II (Plano, Texas)
Kel'el Ware, North Little Rock (Ark.)
Jaylen Wells, Folsom (Calif.)

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