Social media erupts after Alabama basketball commit wins dunk contest

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On Monday night, a majority of the talk surrounding the basketball world was not necessarily on March Madness or the NBA, but rather what Alabama Crimson Tide commit Jaxon Richardson was doing.

Richardson was competing in the 2026 Sprite Jam Fest Slam Dunk Contest, doing so as part of the festivities which surround the McDonald's High School All-American Game. A game which Richardson will also play in, the Alabama commit went on to win the dunk contest Monday night, and in the process, sent the basketball world into a frenzy on social media due to some of his impressive dunks.

The talented forward is one-of-three commits in Alabama's 2026 recruiting class, with Richardson ranked as the No. 27 overall player in the nation, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. Richardson is also a highly-rated four-star prospect, and attends Southeastern Prep in Florida.

Here is a look at how social media reacted late Monday night following Richardson's impressive showing at the Sprite Jam Fest Slam Dunk Contest.

JAXON RICHARDSON TO WIN THE 2026 SPRITE JAM FEST DUNK CONTEST pic.twitter.com/zxotRuiu7T

— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) March 31, 2026

Your 2026 Sprite Jam Fest Dunk Contest Champion is Jaxon Richardson after one of the most amazing dunks you will ever see to cap it off: pic.twitter.com/LoFbcReFIZ

— Sam Holley (@samh0lley) March 31, 2026

Like father like son

Jaxon and Jason Richardson are now both dunk contest winners pic.twitter.com/nVnYEZb046

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 31, 2026

Jaxon Richardson jumps over 5 people (including the 7’0” Ratliff twins) and wins the 2026 Sprite Jam Fest Dunk Contest!

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pic.twitter.com/DzyGy7Dtnh

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) March 31, 2026

Jaxon Richardson is a ridiculous vertical athlete. Arguably would’ve won the NBA dunk contest with his dunks from last night pic.twitter.com/f2ynSpGtMJ

— HoopsWill (@HoopsWill) March 31, 2026

This Angle is INSANE https://t.co/PkoGhEApAopic.twitter.com/2qUA1UckVK

— NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners (@NCAABuzzerBters) March 31, 2026

That’s the good stuff

Alabama commit Jaxon Robinson is gonna have Coleman on their feet! pic.twitter.com/nCBkN18UM8

— Waaaay Offsides Cotton (@AlafrigginBama) March 31, 2026

The kid is going to be must watch in Coleman next season. Can’t wait for Alabamas edition of FGCU Dunk Citypic.twitter.com/BDsoG3GIVV

— Owen Barnes (@OwenDBarnes) March 31, 2026

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