About Dunking Devils
Dunking Devils is a professional acrobatic entertainment team from Ljubljana, Slovenia, established in 2004. Specializing in acrobatic basketball, trampoline and high-energy live entertainment, the team has performed more than 3,500 shows in 58 countries across five continents. Dunking Devils are two-time World Champions in Acrobatic Basketball and holders of two Guinness World Records, with more than 500 million online views. The team performs worldwide at major sports events, basketball games, corporate events, festivals and brand activations.
- Shows
- 3,500+
Key facts
Press & media kit- Name
- Dunking Devils
- Based in
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Established
- 2004
- Shows
- 3,500+
- Countries
- 58
- Continents
- 5 — Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America
- Online views
- 500M+
- World Championships
- 2× Acrobatic Basketball (2016, 2018)
- Guinness World Records
- 2
- Availability
- Worldwide
- Stunt & video team
- DD Squad (Dunking Devils Squad)
Meet the Devils
Athletes, acrobats and performers from Ljubljana, Slovenia, EU.
- Enia Malneršič
- Peter Vitamvas
- Tadej Ambrožič
- Ema Satya Chilima Budišin
- Jaka Komloš
- Tit Matko
- Ela Nučič
- Gal Banko
- David Malneršič
- Teo Čeh
- Laura Zabret
- Vid Vrečko
- Vita Foster
- Janez Hojan
- Klemen Vidmar
- Lenart Masten
- Aleš Ivanuša
- Aljaž Žle
- Žiga Petrovič
Our core values
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Experience
Time spent with the Dunking Devils is always a fun experience, full of passion, adrenaline, excitement and inspiration!
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Up!
The Dunking Devils are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in acrobatic basketball. Our motto: there is only one true direction – up!
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Team
The Dunking Devils are more than a team – for many, it is a second family. We are bound together by friendship, trust, freedom and sincerity.
Milestones
- 2004 Core team formed in Ljubljana; sport development and first local shows.
- 2016 World Champions in Acrobatic Basketball.
- 2016-12-17 Guinness World Record: highest forward flip trampoline slam dunk — 3.55 m by Maks Veselko, Cyprus (Nicosia).
- 2018 World Champions in Acrobatic Basketball.
- 2022 Guinness World Record: farthest forward flip trampoline slam dunk — 8.33 m by Jaka Komloš. Dunking Devils Live Show, a 90-minute production.
- 2023 Dallas Mavericks NBA Halftime Shows
- 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final, Jeddah
- 2025 EuroBasket 2025 Final Phase, Latvia
- 2026 Dude Perfect 2026 Squad Games Tour
Awards & world records
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2 Guinness World Records
Proud holders of two Guinness World Records: the highest somersault on a small trampoline (Highest forward flip trampoline slam dunk, 3.55 m) and the longest somersault on a large trampoline (Farthest forward flip trampoline slam dunk, 8.33 m).
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Presidential Award “Jabolko navdiha”
Award of the President of the Republic of Slovenia for inspiring achievements, received for our creativity and for promoting Slovenia around the world as ambassadors of movement, cooperation and courage.
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2× World Champions in Acrobatic Basketball
Two-time world champions in acrobatic dunking (2016 and 2018), considered one of the best acrobatic basketball teams in the world.
What Is Acrobatic Basketball?
Acrobatic basketball, also known as acrobatic dunking, combines basketball, gymnastics, and acrobatics into a high-energy sport featuring spectacular trampoline-assisted slam dunks.
A Brief History
- 1980USA - Ole Miss & the Bud Light DaredevilsThe birth of acrobatic basketball
- 1991Slovenia - Akrobatska skupina Žabe (Frogs)The pioneers of acrobatic basketball in Slovenia
- 2004Slovenia - Dunking DevilsOur journey begins
The Dunking Devils are much more than acrobats. More than athletes. They are an academy that teaches young people acrobatics, gymnastics, and the values of playful cooperation and genuine friendship. With the belief that the key to success is following your dreams and doing things with passion, they encourage young people and are an inspiration to all.
Tell us about your event
Not sure which show fits your event? Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll recommend the best setup — date, venue and audience are enough to start.