About the Minnesota Dunk Squad
A team of athletes dedicated to pushing the limits of dunking through training, performing, and growing the sport in Minnesota and beyond.
Our Story
The Minnesota Dunk Squad started as a simple idea: bring dunkers together in Minnesota to train, improve, and have fun doing it. Founded by Dylan Haugen, a professional dunker and content creator from the Twin Cities, what began as informal training sessions quickly grew into something much bigger.
Today, the squad includes 12+ athletes ranging from teenagers to experienced competitors, all united by their passion for dunking. Members come from cities across the state—Blaine, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Farmington, Marshall, and beyond—and even from neighboring states like Wisconsin.
Our group chat stays active daily, our weekly sessions push everyone to improve, and our performances bring the energy of professional dunking to communities that have never experienced it live.
What We Stand For
The values that drive the Minnesota Dunk Squad every day.
Community First
We believe dunking is better together. Our open environment welcomes dunkers of all skill levels to learn, train, and grow alongside each other. No egos, just progress.
Constant Improvement
Every session, every week, every month—we push each other to get better. Whether it’s adding an inch to your vertical or landing a new dunk variation, growth never stops.
Growing the Sport
Dunking deserves to be a recognized sport. Through performances, social media, contests, and community engagement, we’re working to put Minnesota dunking on the map.
What We Offer
The Minnesota Dunk Squad is more than a group of athletes—we provide real value to our members, event organizers, and the community at large.
- ✓ High-energy halftime dunk shows for any event
- ✓ School assemblies and pep fests across Minnesota
- ✓ Open weekly training sessions for all skill levels
- ✓ Dunk contest organization and participation
- ✓ Community engagement and youth inspiration
- ✓ Social media content showcasing Minnesota dunking
Meet the Founder
Dylan Haugen
Founder & Manager, Minnesota Dunk SquadDylan Haugen is an 18-year-old professional dunker from Blaine, Minnesota. Standing at 5’11” with a 41.5-inch vertical, Dylan has won six dunk contests across the country and accumulated over 200,000 combined followers across social media.
Beyond competing, Dylan founded the Minnesota Dunk Squad to create a space where local dunkers could come together, improve, and get opportunities to perform. He manages the squad’s training sessions, books event performances, and serves as the driving force behind growing the culture of dunking in Minnesota.
Dylan also hosts the Dunk Talk podcast, co-founded Local Service Spotlight with Dennis Yu, and is passionate about helping athletes and creators build their personal brands.
Visit Dylan’s Website →Want to Join or Book Us?
Whether you’re a dunker looking to train with us, or an event organizer wanting to bring the excitement of live dunking to your audience, we’d love to hear from you.