In advance of the dunk contest at Crimson Madness, men's basketball writer Jacob D. H. Feldman conducted a survey of each contestant about their dunking styles, inspirations, and more. 

Q: Which dunker have you modeled your game around?

Sophomore forward Zena Edosomwan: Shawn Kemp. 

Senior wing Wesley Saunders: Dwyane Wade.

Senior forward Jonah Travis: None... Every dunker has modeled their game around mine. 

Junior wing Agunwa Okolie: I have modeled my game after Paul George. 

Freshman forward Chris Egi: Shawn Kemp. I try and emulate his flair and raw power. 

Q: What relevant experience do you have that you feel will help you in the dunk contest?

Edosomwan: This is my fourth dunk contest so I feel comfortable in these events.

Saunders: My experience from last year's dunk contest and my innate ability to improvise.

Travis: I taught Blake Griffin and Vince Carter. They've done alright for themselves.

Okolie: Trying to defend my title from last year.

Egi: About three years ago I was in a dunk contest with Justin Darlington... Although I [lost], I learned a couple tricks. 

Q: Who will be your biggest competition on Friday?

Edosomwan: Everyone is my competition.