The No. 7 Virginia men’s basketball team hosted Boston College in Charlottesville on Saturday, but at times, it felt more like a coming out party for UVA first year Ryan Dunn.
At 6-foot-8, the New York native brings an athleticism to the Cavaliers that probably hasn’t been since De’Andre Hunter in 2019.
Dunn only took two shots in the first half against the Eagles, but he made both — and in emphatic fashion with two monstrous dunks. For the first dunk, Dunn floated through the air after a miss from teammate Isaac McKneely from deep. While the first dunk was impressive on its own, the call by Bally Sports commentator Eric Collins could not contain his enthusiasm. Yes, that’s a “WOOO!” you’re hearing.
Think Eric Collins enjoyed this putback slam from Ryan Dunn? 😆@UVAMensHoops | @Almighty_ry3 pic.twitter.com/oHczHsm11q
— Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) January 28, 2023
Dunn followed with an even more impressive dunk on the fast break and a block in transition going the other way.
Sheeeeeesh @Almighty_ry3 pic.twitter.com/1xWvB8gdYb
— Virginia Men's Basketball (@UVAMensHoops) January 28, 2023
The internet was loving it.
One thousand percent here for the Ryan Dunn coming out party. Kid has stud written all over him.
— Ryan Molnar (@Ryan_Molnar) January 28, 2023
Ryan Dunn – 100% Him https://t.co/azyoPUUrw0
— Paul Wiley (@PaulWileyVA) January 28, 2023
📅 January 28th will hereby be known as Ryan Dunn Day!#GoHoos | @Almighty_ry3 pic.twitter.com/kEoTmnHFzE
— Virginia Men's Basketball (@UVAMensHoops) January 28, 2023
Ryan Dunn looked like a kid in a candy store after that alley oop
— Holly (@Holly_Wiz) January 28, 2023
the kid behind me just said "he's my favorite player" Ryan Dunn legend in the making.
— Caitlin Kreinheder (@CaitlinKreinhe1) January 28, 2023
Ryan Dunn pic.twitter.com/lqhj11cyWj
— Virginia Cavaliers France 🇨🇵 (@FranceUva) January 28, 2023
Me, watching Ryan Dunn: pic.twitter.com/mZaUgXy9L7
— Will Ojanen (@WillsWorldMN) January 28, 2023
Ryan Dunn is SPECIAL. I mean good God this kid is tremendous.
— Zach Carey (@Zach_Carey_) January 28, 2023
