About Dylan Haugen
Professional dunker, content creator, podcast host, and entrepreneur from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I’m building a career around the sport I love, while helping others grow through content and marketing.
With over 100 million views across social media, six dunk contest wins, and a growing portfolio of projects, my mission is simple: use my journey to inspire growth in others.
My Story
I started messing around with dunking when I was about 11 or 12 years old, throwing down on low rims and falling in love with the feeling. By 13, I got my first dunk on a regulation hoop. At 5’11”, that’s not something that comes easy, but I was hooked and kept pushing for more.
I started posting my dunks on social media around age 12. What started as clips of me training turned into a real audience. Today, my content has been viewed over 100 million times across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
When I was 16, I won my first dunk contest in Minnesota. At 17, I got flown out to my first out-of-state contest and won that one too. I’ve now won six dunk contests across the country. I’ve been featured on Dunkademics, one of the biggest dunking channels in the world, and was interviewed by KARE 11 News in Minneapolis for a segment on my journey as a young professional dunker.
In 2024, I co-founded the Dunk Talk Podcast with Hunter Castona. We’ve recorded over 70 episodes and interviewed some of the best dunkers on the planet, including Jordan Kilganon, Isaiah Rivera, Jordan Southerland, Donovan Hawkins, and many more. That same year, I founded the Minnesota Dunk Squad, a team of athletes who train together, perform at events, and compete in contests across the state.
Outside of dunking, I co-founded Local Service Spotlight with Dennis Yu to help local business owners and contractors build their personal brand online through content repurposing, Knowledge Panel support, and Google-ready authority.
I’ve spoken alongside Dennis Yu at multiple events, including the JVA Align Summit and two DigiMarCon conferences in Minneapolis and Las Vegas, presenting on digital marketing and personal branding strategies.
I’m still early in my journey, but every project I take on comes back to the same core belief: when you commit to something fully and share it openly, you create opportunities for yourself and others.
What I’m Working On
🏆 Minnesota Dunk Squad
A team of athletes who train, perform, and progress together. We hold weekly sessions, organize dunk shows and contests, and work with schools and event organizers across the state.
🎙 Dunk Talk Podcast
A podcast created by active dunkers, for dunkers. Co-hosted with Hunter Castona, we’ve interviewed top pros like Jordan Kilganon, Isaiah Rivera, Jordan Southerland, Donovan Hawkins, and many more.
💡 Local Service Spotlight
Co-founded with Dennis Yu to help local service business owners build credibility through personal branding, content repurposing, Knowledge Panel support, and Google-ready authority.
As Seen On
Media features, interviews, and speaking appearances.
National Dunk Contests
6x Winner
Speaking
JVA Align Summit & DigiMarCon
Key Milestones
Co-Founded Local Service Spotlight
Partnered with Dennis Yu to launch Local Service Spotlight, helping contractors and local business owners build personal brand authority online.
Launched the Dunk Talk Podcast
Created and host the Dunk Talk podcast, interviewing elite dunkers and documenting the stories behind the sport’s top athletes. Over 70 episodes recorded.
Founded Minnesota Dunk Squad
Built a community of dunkers in Minnesota with weekly training sessions and organized dunk shows and contests with local event partners.
6 Dunk Contest Wins
Won six dunk contests across the country, competing against some of the best dunkers in the sport.
100M+ Social Media Views
Built an audience of hundreds of thousands across platforms, sharing dunking content, training progress, and behind-the-scenes of my journey.
Notable Dunk Talk Guests
Some of the top pro dunkers, trainers, and creators who have joined us on the podcast.
Quick Facts
Full Name: Dylan Haugen
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Height: 5’11”
Known For: Professional dunking, content creation, podcasting
Roles: Founder of Minnesota Dunk Squad, Host of Dunk Talk Podcast, Co-Founder of Local Service Spotlight
Social Views: 100M+ across all platforms
Contest Wins: 6 dunk contests won
Certifications: Standards of Excellence, Content Marketing, Course Builder (BlitzMetrics)
In Action
Let’s Connect
Whether you want to book a dunk show, collaborate on content, or just say hi, reach out on any of my socials.