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Basketballer shatters backboard on failed dunk attempt

Dontavious Smith stole a pass late in the first half during UMass Lowell's 104-76 victory over Wheelock College, but he didn't quite get the jump he wanted for his dunk attempt on the other end with a defender on his hip.

Smith went in low, missed the dunk, hung on the rim momentarily trying to slow his momentum and the glass just could not take the force from the 6-foot-8 forward.

Smith even received a congratulatory pat on the rear end from one of his opponents who was apparently impressed.

Hey Dontavius, here's how it's done:



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