Former Arizona Wildcat Keshad Johnson wins NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest in all-Wildcats final

Keshad Johnson topped Carter Bryant in the final round of the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest featuring two Arizona alums on Saturday.

Johnson did just enough in the final round to secure the victory with an average of 48.7 after Bryant had a perfect 50 in his first attempt but had to settle for a 43 on his second attempt for an average of 46.5.

Johnson received a 49.6 after going between the legs in his first attempt in the final round.

KESHAD JOHNSON WITH A 49.6 ‼️pic.twitter.com/zkEyuJulsV

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Bryant initially bested Johnson with a perfect 50 in his first attempt in the final round while also going between the legs via an alley-oop to himself.

CARTER BRYANT WHAT A DUNK. 🔥🔥🔥

pic.twitter.com/CVKHItPZU7

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 15, 2026

Johnson then recorded a 47.8 in his second attempt in the final round.

Keshad Johnson 3rd🔥 pic.twitter.com/8RN6WgJo5S

— Heat Clips 🎬 (@MiamiClip) February 15, 2026

But Bryant struggled getting his second attempt off in time after a series of misses and had to settle for a 43.0.

CARTER BRYANT FALLÓ SU VOLCADA FINAL…

OPTÓ POR UNA DE EMERGENCIA Y PERDIÓ EL TÍTULO 😳 pic.twitter.com/ARZjuKaEQA

— ESPN.com.mx (@ESPNmx) February 15, 2026

How did Carter Bryant and Keshad Johnson advance to the final round?

Bryant received a 45.6 for his first dunk, a 360° windmill slam.

Carter kicking things off! 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/wadv0C8gNj

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Johnson, the Oakland-native, notched a 47.4 from the judges after his first attempt by jumping over fellow Bay Area native E-40.

Keshad Johnson over E-40 at @ATT Slam Dunk 😳

Tap to watch: https://t.co/BpnjnxQ8vC pic.twitter.com/zGQfU8kDdR

— NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2026

With his second first-round dunk, Bryant put down another powerful windmill and was awarded a 49.2 to move on to the finals with an average of 47.4.

CARTER BRYANT WITH A 49.2.

Highest score of Round 1 🔥 he’s onto the final round on @ATT Slam Dunk! pic.twitter.com/dGlQfHqr5a

— NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2026

Johnson’s second attempt, a reversal which got him a 45.4, moved him into a matchup with Bryant for the title after averaging 46.4.

Keshad Johnson’s second dunk 🔥 pic.twitter.com/eZmXsl5PwF

— Heat Clips 🎬 (@MiamiClip) February 15, 2026

Who competed in the 2026 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest?

Bryant and Johnson competed in a field that included Jaxson Hayes (Los Angeles Lakers) and Jase Richardson (Orlando Magic). Jase is the son of two-time slam dunk champion Jason Richardson (2002, 2003). Mac McClung, who was the champion the past three years, did not compete in the competition this year.

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