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ANIMATED: Anthony Davis Finishes Ridiculous Alley-Oop

This is not the first time, nor will it be the last, that this will be said about Anthony Davis: the freshman big man, who was just named the AP Player of the Year, has ridiculous hands and arms that go forever. That combination leads to impossible-seeming alley-oops, like one that just happened against Louisville in the first game of the NCAA Final Four.

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To be able to reach that far behind you, catch it cleanly, and finish with a dunk before landing... that’s a special talent. That’s why Davis is considered the no-doubt No. 1 overall pick in June’s NBA draft, it’s part of why he’s the best player in the country, and it’s a big reason why the Kentucky Wildcats are the favorites for the national championship.

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