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Longwood's Shaq Johnson to compete in College Slam Dunk Contest

Longwood's high flyer becomes the second mid-major member of this year's contest.

By Benjamin Miraski
Matthew Alexander

The College Slam Dunk Contest is next Thursday just outside of Houston as part of the Final Four festivities in the area.  Yesterday, the second mid-major participant was announced for the event:

Shaquille Johnson joins fellow SEC transfer and mid-major high flyer Deuce Bello from East Tennessee State.

Johnson averaged 11.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists during his senior year for the Lancers. Last year he was a member of the Big South's All-Tournament Team after Longwood knocked off top-seeded Charleston Southern.

Next Thursday's dunk and three point contests will begin at 9 PM eastern standard time and will be carried on ESPN.  Half of the dunk field has already been put together including Johnson, Bello and non-Division I "Dark Horse" dunkers Yunio Barruetta from Barry University and Devan Douglass from the University of Mary.

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