Hometown 3-point champion was met with boos. Why former Indiana guard 'likes it that way' INDIANAPOLIS — CJ Gunn, a former Indiana University guard and DePaul University senior, found himself at the center of a heated moment during the College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships on Friday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Despite winning the men’s 3-point shooting contest, Gunn was met with boos from the crowd, a reaction that left him both puzzled and amused. The 6-foot-7 guard, who grew up in Indianapolis and attended Lawrence North High School, had just secured the title with a clutch shot at the buzzer, yet the crowd’s response was anything but celebratory. Gunn, who had spent his college career at Indiana before transferring to DePaul, was visibly taken aback by the negative reception. “I’m from Indiana. I don’t know why everybody was booing me like that,” he laughed after the event, referencing the hometown crowd’s mixed emotions. When asked if the treatment was harsh, he shrugged it off with a grin. “Yeah, yeah. I like it that way, though, man.” His lighthearted attitude underscored his resilience in the face of unexpected criticism. The 3-point contest, held as part of the State Farm College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships, drew a mix of athletes and fans to Hinkle Fieldhouse. Gunn’s victory was a fitting conclusion to his college career, which saw him become a standout performer at DePaul. Over two seasons, he was the team’s leading scorer, appearing in 54 games (44 starts) while averaging 13 points per game on 41.4% shooting. His journey to the championship round was marked by a slow start, but he found his rhythm in the second round, ultimately earning his place in the final. Gunn’s path to the contest was somewhat unexpected.#hinkle_fieldhouse #indiana_university #cj_gunn #dePaul_university
