03 Feb 2024 Dashun Spence – Vilonia (501 Basketball Team 2024)

Everywhere you look, Dashun Spence is making history at Vilonia. As the calendar turns to 2024, the 6-foot-6 senior forward has his sights set on taking the Eagles to new heights.

“This year, I want to lead my team to a conference championship and make a run at state,” Spence said. “We can do this by beating teams how we are supposed to beat them and by being the top defensive team in our conference.”

In December, he eclipsed 1,000 career points and shows no signs of slowing down. The All-Conference and All-State honoree has earned multiple college offers to continue his basketball career.

“Dashun is a gym rat who is always in the gym getting better,” Vilonia head coach Troy Campbell said. “He has developed a strong work ethic on and off the court. A great rebounder who blocks a lot of shots, he really plays above the rim and has done a better job of finishing around the rim.”

“I want to be remembered as the best athlete to come through Vilonia,” Spence said. He draws inspiration from his favorite NBA player, LeBron James. “I have been playing basketball for 12 years,” he said. “When I was little, I wanted to be just like LeBron. He is what first drew me into basketball.”

Off the court, Spence volunteers for Vilonia’s Future Eagles Basketball Camp. “Dashun is a joy to be around off the court,” Campbell said. “He is a magnet for our youth basketball players, and they love being around him.”