Marietta Native Jordan Southerland to Compete in Inaugural Dunkman World Championship
Marietta native Jordan Southerland is set to compete in the inaugural Dunkman World Championship, a professional dunking league founded by Shaquille O'Neal. The championship will be held at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta's Atlantic Station. Southerland, known as the…
Atlanta, GA, August 21, 2026 —
Marietta, Georgia native Jordan Southerland is preparing to compete in the first-ever Dunkman World Championship. This new professional dunking league was founded by basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal.
The championship event is scheduled to take place at the Overtime Elite Arena, located in Atlanta’s Atlantic Station. Southerland, who has earned the nickname “1 Foot God” for his distinctive dunking abilities, will be among the athletes performing.
The Dunkman World Championship marks a significant new venture in professional dunking competitions. Details regarding the specific dates of the championship and the full roster of competitors were not immediately available.
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