Dylan Haugen Pro Dunker. Creator. Entrepreneur.
Professional Dunker • Content Creator • Podcast Host • Co-Founder of Local Service Spotlight
Professional dunker with over 273 million views across all platforms. I compete in dunk contests and perform shows worldwide, host the Dunk Talk podcast, and co-founded Local Service Spotlight to help local businesses grow through digital marketing. At 18, I reached the final eight of the 2026 DunkMan World Championship, competing in Shaq’s league as its youngest athlete.
273M+
Social Media Views
185K+
Total Followers
6
Dunk Contests Won
Top 8
DunkMan World Championship
Top Eight at the DunkMan World Championship.
I joined Shaq’s DunkMan League as the youngest athlete in its inaugural season. At 18, I earned a spot in the World Championship and competed in the final eight in Atlanta.
“The next gen has arrived. Welcome to DUNKMAN, Dylan Haugen.”
DunkMan Official · Shaq’s DunkMan LeagueMy Inverted Scorpion over a person scored 9.28 in Group D and helped earn me a wildcard spot in the championship. I competed alongside Mac McClung and Jordan Southerland, then faced Isaiah Rivera in the quarterfinals.
The World Championship took place on August 25, 2026, at Overtime Elite Arena. The final-eight field also included eventual champion Cam Hazzard. It was the biggest stage of my dunking career so far.
Using My Journey To Inspire Growth In Others
I’m Dylan Haugen, the youngest professional dunker in Shaq’s DunkMan League, a content creator, and entrepreneur from Blaine, Minnesota. I founded the Minnesota Dunk Squad and host the Dunk Talk podcast, coaching, interviewing, and managing event opportunities for local athletes.
I help friends, young athletes, local service businesses, clients, and partners grow by showing how my connected work (pro dunking in DunkMan, Dunk Talk, Minnesota Dunk Squad, and Local Service Spotlight) feeds each other. With over 273 million views across all platforms, I share my journey as a dunker, documenting progress, challenges, and lessons to inspire others to chase their own goals.
As host of the Dunk Talk podcast, I’ve interviewed many of the world’s top dunkers to spotlight their stories and grow the culture of the sport. I also co-founded Local Service Spotlight with Dennis Yu, helping local service business owners build credibility through personal branding.
From the court to the mic to the marketing world.
Here’s what drives me every day.
Professional Dunking
I compete in professional dunk contests and perform shows at schools, tournaments, and community events. In 2026, I reached the final eight of Shaq’s DunkMan World Championship.
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Minnesota Dunk Squad
I founded the Minnesota Dunk Squad to train together and grow dunking across the Midwest.
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Dunk Talk Podcast
I created and host the Dunk Talk podcast with Hunter Castona. We interview the world’s top dunkers about their stories and training.
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Digital Marketing
I co-founded Local Service Spotlight with Dennis Yu to help local businesses build credibility and authority online.
Local Service Spotlight →Every Dunk from DunkMan Season 1.
My full season compilation, from Group D to the World Championship. Watch every dunk from my first season in Shaq’s league.
From the gym to the stage.
I’ve spoken at the AI Summit at DSDT (Detroit School of Digital Technology) with Dennis Yu and Cam Hazzard, The Dunk Camp 2026 in Salt Lake City with Dennis Yu, the JVA Align Volleyball Summit two years running, and DigiMarCon stops in Las Vegas and Minneapolis.
From Minnesota to the world stage.
KARE 11 covered my dunking journey in Minnesota, and FOX 5 Atlanta featured me live to talk DunkMan. My first season also brought interviews and coverage from BroBible, ABC Newspapers, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Latest reads.
Thoughts on dunking, content creation, marketing, and the journey.
Let’s Connect
Whether you want to book a dunk show, collaborate on content, or grow your business with Local Service Spotlight, I’d love to hear from you. Follow my dunking, training, and behind-the-scenes stories across every platform.