Shaquille O’Neal’s DUNKMAN is launching a talent search that gives undiscovered athletes a path into the league.⁠ ⁠ Up to 50 applicants will showcase their skills at the first Regional Qualifier in Indianapolis, with top performers earning individual tryouts in front of Shaq. Following the regional qualifiers and Qualifier Final, one athlete will receive $10,000 and a professional contract, plus the opportunity to compete for the 2027 World Championship prize.⁠ ⁠ The league’s debut season generated more than 1.5 billion social video views and 5.7 million total viewers on TNT. Applications for the first qualifier close Nov. 2, with tryouts taking place at Indiana University Indianapolis in partnership with Lilly on Nov. 14.⁠ ⁠ (via @dunkmanofficial)