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Andy Avgi is a senior power forward for Woodburn (Ore.) High. The big man puts up serious stat lines thanks to a body that few except Charles Barkley could love. That 6-foot-6, 240-pound frame packs a surprising amount of explosiveness. Exhibit No. 1: Saturday’s 62-60 Woodburn loss to Putnam, in which Avgi tossed down the following slam on a fast break.

 

As can clearly be seen, the backboard is possessing of powers less than that of Mr. Avgi, who is a bit of a big deal in the Woodburn area. The senior is a two-time defending Oregonian Class 5A All-State selection, who averaged 21 points and 11 rebounds in 2009-10. He’s been just as impressive early in senior season.

Yet none of those performances made the statement that Saturday’s victory did, with Avgi taking down the backboard in a narrow loss, then also throwing down a one-handed alley-oop later in the game. What’s more, he did it at a historic venue. Four years ago, Timberwolves star Kevin Love broke down the backboard in the same Putnam gym.

Before you see that as a portent of great things to come for Avgi on the basketball court, the senior is actually facing brighter prospects on the football field. The tight end and defensive end has been recruited by a handful of west coast schools, including Oregon.

It’s unlikely the Ducks are in his future come signing day, or the NBA, but given his dominance in the early phases of the season, it’s also hard to write him off, particularly if he gets the ball unguarded on the break.

[Mr. 19134Participant]

 They were happy as sh!t when he broke that backboard u’d think they just won the state championship…either the camera guy on the dude near him def busted a load in his pants…and on another note his team lost the game…

[Mr. 19134Participant]

 They were happy as sh!t when he broke that backboard u’d think they just won the state championship…either the camera guy on the dude near him def busted a load in his pants…and on another note his team lost the game…

[dmo21Participant]

I love how the one guy from the top of the stands just runs out of the building lol.

[dmo21Participant]

I love how the one guy from the top of the stands just runs out of the building lol.

[goneParticipant]

Did anybody see the Vince Carter "its over" hand signal after the dunk?

[goneParticipant]

Did anybody see the Vince Carter "its over" hand signal after the dunk?

[sheltwon3Participant]

is this guy even NBA material

[sheltwon3Participant]

is this guy even NBA material

[Mr. 19134Participant]

How could you miss him doing the it’s over you only did it from after the dunk for the duration of the video.  And i actually clicked on his other highlights and no he is far from NBA material.  He won’t even play college ball but might have a future in football.

[Mr. 19134Participant]

How could you miss him doing the it’s over you only did it from after the dunk for the duration of the video.  And i actually clicked on his other highlights and no he is far from NBA material.  He won’t even play college ball but might have a future in football.

[sheltwon3Participant]

He does look like a football player

[sheltwon3Participant]

He does look like a football player

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

Sheltwon

Actually, he has offers for some D1 school, he plays tight end in his high school.

Oregon St., Portland St., Washington St, and Oregon are his top choices.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

Sheltwon

Actually, he has offers for some D1 school, he plays tight end in his high school.

Oregon St., Portland St., Washington St, and Oregon are his top choices.

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

I want to know if he is legit or not on the gridiron, he has the body but does he have the skills? Saw his football vid, it was just him catching passes with no one on him. Plus, he plays for Woodburn, which is something that of course leads you to wonder about the competition he goes up against (small city in Oregon). I do not think he will be playing for us come next year, we are set at TE, but if he does and hoops for us too that could be interesting. We have very little size, and my brother and I always thought we could use a Julis Peppers. Think that is too much to ask of him, but if he is a walk-on type bruiser, that might not be the worst thing in the world. Still, my guess is that this will be his 15 mins of fame.

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

I want to know if he is legit or not on the gridiron, he has the body but does he have the skills? Saw his football vid, it was just him catching passes with no one on him. Plus, he plays for Woodburn, which is something that of course leads you to wonder about the competition he goes up against (small city in Oregon). I do not think he will be playing for us come next year, we are set at TE, but if he does and hoops for us too that could be interesting. We have very little size, and my brother and I always thought we could use a Julis Peppers. Think that is too much to ask of him, but if he is a walk-on type bruiser, that might not be the worst thing in the world. Still, my guess is that this will be his 15 mins of fame.

[Malik-UniversalParticipant]

LMFAO AT THE DUDE WHO JUST LEFT THE GYM OMFG THAT WAS SO FUNNY!!!!!!!!

[Malik-UniversalParticipant]

LMFAO AT THE DUDE WHO JUST LEFT THE GYM OMFG THAT WAS SO FUNNY!!!!!!!!

[JNixonParticipant]

Yeah my man just took off from the top of the bleachers out the door hahaha

[JNixonParticipant]

Yeah my man just took off from the top of the bleachers out the door hahaha

[Michael.S.Participant]

Realistically, it was a weak dunk and the weakest backboard shatter I have ever seen. And the recation and boasting made it 1000x worse.

[Michael.S.Participant]

Realistically, it was a weak dunk and the weakest backboard shatter I have ever seen. And the recation and boasting made it 1000x worse.

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