The Drought is Over
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More than 80 percent of the players recruited to Ohio State under head coach Urban Meyer played a secondary sport in high school, so it should come as no surprise some members of the football team excel on the basketball court, as well.
“I think you should play multiple sports," Meyer said last winter. “My son plays baseball and football, and I always like the athletes that play more than one sport.”
So with the NBA dunk and three-point contests taking center stage this evening, it feels like an appropriate time to highlight two of the Buckeyes' highest fliers.
RASHOD BERRY
Berry was named first-team all-county after he helped Lorain to an undefeated regular season as a senior. He is the Titans' all-time leader in blocked shots.
MALIK HARRISON
Harrison averaged 14 points, eight rebounds and three assists per game and was named first-team all-city as a senior at Walnut Ridge. His efforts helped the Scots to their first state tournament since 1971.
The two squared off in a dunk contest last spring, with Harrison's leap over defensive back Jahsen Wint giving him the edge of Berry's rendition of Dr. J's “Rock the Baby” cradle dunk — though I think the judges got that one wrong.
That's why I'm asking you, our readers, to make the call for yourself.
If Berry and Harrison were in tonight's dunk contest, who do you think would fare better against NBA stars Donovan Mitchell, Dennis Smith Jr., Victor Oladipo and Larry Nance Jr.? Make sure to vote below.
Who would win the dunk contest?
