Men's College Basketball
Best shots of 2021-22 men's college basketball season
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![March 12: Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon celebrates after hitting the game-winning basket against Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/03/13/USAT/4d3c44ca-1de3-4797-8890-162909727ccb-USATSI_17881040.jpg?width=660&height=442&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
March 12: Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon celebrates after hitting the game-winning basket against Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports![March 12: Memphis forward DeAndre Williams dunks the ball during the first half against SMU at Dickies Arena.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/03/13/USAT/f41db08f-7f98-4565-8ba9-62cee8dd5cec-USATSI_17883171.jpg?width=590&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
March 12: Memphis forward DeAndre Williams dunks the ball during the first half against SMU at Dickies Arena.
Chris Jones, USA TODAY SportsMarch 12: Arizona guard Dalen Terry dunks during the second half against UCLA at T-Mobile Arena.
Stephen R. Sylvanie, USA TODAY SportsMarch 11: North Carolina forward Armando Bacot dunks during the first half of the ACC tournament semifinal game against Virginia Tech at Barclays Center.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsMarch 11: Middle Tennessee forward Deandre Dishman is tripped up by UAB forward Rongie Gordon during overtime of a Conference USA tournament semifinal game at Ford Center at The Star.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsMarch 10: Oklahoma's Jalen Hill (1) puts up a shot under Baylor's Jeremy Sochan during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Oklahoma upset Baylor, 72-67, in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.
William Purnell, USA TODAY SportsMarch 1: Texas A&M's Hassan Diarra (5) celebrates with teammate Wade Taylor IV after Diarra hit the game-winning three-point basket at Amalie Arena. Texas A&M defeated Florida, 83-80, in overtime of their second-round SEC tournament game.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsMarch 9: Clemson's PJ Hall (24) walks off the court after losing to the Virginia Tech in overtime at Barclays Center.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsMarch 8: UNC-Wilmington's Trazarien White (13) goes to the basket against Delaware's Andrew Carr during the second half of the Colonial Conference championship game at Entertainment and Sports Arena. Delaware won the game, 59-55.
Scott Taetsch, USA TODAY SportsMarch 7: Furman's Marcus Foster (5) and Alex Hunter (10) react after Chattanooga's David Jean-Baptiste made the winning basket at the buzzer in overtime of the Southern Conference tournament championship game.
Kathy Kmonicek, APMarch 5: North Carolina's Armando Bacot (5) celebrates after upsetting Duke, 94-81, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in what was coach Mike Krzyzewski's final home game.
Rob Kinnan, USA TODAY SportsMarch 3: Ohio State center Joey Brunk celebrates with the home fans after beating Michigan State.
Adam Cairns, Columbus DispatchMarch 3: Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) looks to drive between Penn State defenders Greg Lee (5) Myles Dread (2) during the first half.
Ron Johnson, USA TODAY SportsMarch 3: Evansville defender Blake Sisley (2) fouls Valparaiso guard Sheldon Edwards on a drive to the basket during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game in St. Louis.
Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 27: Illinois center Kofi Cockburn dunks in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Sports
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 26: Washington State forward DJ Rodman, center, scrambles for a loose ball against Washington forwards Langston Wilson, left, and Nate Roberts during the first half in Seattle.
Stephen Brashear, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 26: Baylor defender Jeremy Sochan (1) rises up to block Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) at the rim during the first half in Waco.
Chris Jones, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 24: Memphis center Jalen Duren dunks the ball during the first half against Temple at FedExForum.
Petre Thomas, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 23: Mississippi's Nysier Brooks (3) and Jaemyn Brakefield block Auburn's Jabari Smith (10) during the first half at Auburn Arena. Auburn won the game, 77-64.
John Reed, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 22: Kansas State's Markquis Nowell grabs a rebound against Kansas' Christian Braun (2) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 21: Louisville's Sydney Curry and Noah Locke fight for the ball with North Carolina's Caleb Love in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. North Carolina won the game, 70-63.
Bob Donnan, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 20: Mississippi State's Tolu Smith (35) fights for a rebound with Missouri's Ronnie DeGray III (21) and Jarron Coleman during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mississippi State won the game, 58-56.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 17: Colorado's Jabari Walker passes away from pressure by California's Jalen Celestine during the first half at Haas Pavilion. Colorado won the game, 70-62.
D. Ross Cameron, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 16: Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing reacts to a play during the first half against Marquette at Fiserv Forum. Marquette won the game, 77-66.
Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 15: Iowa State's Tyrese Hunter (11) passes around TCU's Micah Peavy (0) and Eddie Lampkin (4) during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Iowa State won the game, 54-51.
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 14: Virginia's Armaan Franklin (4) attempts to drive through Virginia Tech's Nahiem Alleyne (4) and Sean Pedulla during the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Virginia Tech won the game, 62-53.
Ryan Hunt, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 13: Northwestern's Elijah Williams (21) and Pete Nance (22) guard Illinois' Kofi Cockburn (21) as he drives to the basket during the first half at State Farm Center. Illinois won the game, 73-66.
Ron Johnson, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 11: Connecticut's Tyrese Martin (4) drives to the basket against Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) in the first half at Cintas Center. Xavier won the game, 74-68.
Katie Stratman, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 10: Gonzaga's Anton Watson (22) runs the lane against Pacific's Sammy Freeman in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga won the game, 89-51.
James Snook, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 9: Mississippi's Jarkel Joiner (24) controls the ball as Alabama's Jahvon Quinerly defends during the second half at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Alabama won the game, 97-83.
Petre Thomas, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 8: West Virginia's Pauly Paulicap (1) blocks a dunk attempt by Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington during the second half at WVU Coliseum. West Virginia won the game, 79-63.
Ben Queen, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 7: Texas' Andrew Jones (1) drives to the basket while defended by Kansas' Joseph Yesuf during the first half at Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center. Texas won the game, 79-76.
Scott Wachter, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 6: Georgetown Hoyas mascot Jack takes a ride during the game against Providence at Capital One Arena. Providence won the game, 71-52.
Brad Mills, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 5: Kansas' Jalen Coleman-Lands (55) looks to shoot as Baylor's Jeremy Sochan defends during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won the game, 83-59.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 3: Boise State's Lukas Milner grabs for control of the ball against Wyoming's Graham Ike during the first half at Arena-Auditorium. Wyoming won the game, 72-65.
Troy Babbitt, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 1: Connecticut's Andre Jackson (44) defends against Creighton's Ryan Nembhard in the second half at XL Center. Creighton won the game, 59-55.
David Butler II, USA TODAY SportsJan. 31: Iowa's Ahron Ulis (4) grabs the rebound as Penn State's Sam Sessoms (3) fouls during the second overtime at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Iowa, 90-86, in double overtime.
Matthew OHaren, USA TODAY SportsJan. 30: Purdue's Mason Gillis (0) grabs a rebound away from Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) and Kyle Young (25) during the second half at Mackey Arena. the Purdue Boilermakers won the game, 81-78.
Marc Lebryk, USA TODAY SportsJan. 29: Texas A&M's Tyrece Radford (23) shoots the ball as South Carolina's Keyshawn Bryant defends during the first half at Reed Arena. South Carolina won the game, 74-63.
Maria Lysaker, USA TODAY SportsJan. 27: Wisconsin's Brad Davison (34) and center Chris Vogt (33) reach for a loose ball with Nebraska's Trey McGowens (2) in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Wisconsin won the game, 73-65.
Steven Branscombe, USA TODAY SportsJan. 26: Virginia Tech forward Keve Aluma (22) dunks the ball against Miami during the second half at Cassell Coliseum. Aluma scored 14 points for the Hokies, but the Hurricanes prevailed 78-75.
Ryan Hunt, USA TODAY SportsJan. 25: DePaul's Brandon Johnson (right) drives against Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) during the second half at William B. Finneran Pavilion. Villanova won the game, 67-43.
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsJan. 23: Xavier's Colby Jones (left), Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) and Xavier's Jack Nunge (24) reach for a rebound during the first half at Fiserv Forum. Marquette won the game, 75-64.
Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsJan. 22: Utah's Riley Battin (11) drives to the basket against USC in the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. USC won the game, 79-67.
Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY SportsJan. 19: Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe and Texas A&M's Aaron Cash (0) battle for control of the ball during the second half at Reed Arena. Kentucky won the game, 64-58.
Maria Lysaker, USA TODAY SportsJan. 18: West Virginia's Taz Sherman (12) saves a ball from going out of bounds during the second half against Baylor Bears at WVU Coliseum. Baylor won the game, 77-68.
Ben Queen, USA TODAY SportsJan. 17: Illinois' Andre Curbelo (5) falls to the floor and passes a loose ball to a teammate between Purdue players at State Farm Center. Purdue won the game in double overtime, 96-88.
Ron Johnson, USA TODAY SportsJan. 15: Air Force's Nikc Jackson (22) and Nevada's Will Baker (50) battle for position as Daniel Foster (20) and Ethan Taylor (5) watch for a rebound in the first half at Clune Arena. Nevada won the game, 75-68.
Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsJan. 13: Oregon's De'Vion Harmon, forward Quincy Guerrier and Will Richardson celebrate after the Ducks' 84-81 overtime win over UCLA in Los Angeles.
Ashley Landis, APJan. 12: East Carolina's Vance Jackson (13) drives to the basket as he collides with Cincinnati's John Newman III in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Cincinnati won the game, 79-71.
Aaron Doster, USA TODAY SportsJan. 12: The Notre Dame student section throws confetti after the first basket in the game between the Fighting Irish and the Clemson Tigers at the Purcell Pavilion. Notre Dame won the game, 72-56.
Matt Cashore, USA TODAY SportsJan. 8: Washington State's Tyrell Roberts (2) and Utah's Dusan Mahorcic (21) battle for the rebound in the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Washington State won the game, 77-61.
Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY SportsJan. 6: Ohio State's Meechie Johnson Jr. (0) shoots the ball while Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) defends in the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana won the game, 67-51.
Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY SportsJan. 4: LSU fans celebrate a win with Tari Eason (13) after the 65-60 win against Kentucky at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Stephen Lew, USA TODAY SportsDec. 22: Clemson's David Collins (13) is fouled while shooting the ball by Virginia's Reece Beekman (2) during the second half at John Paul Jones Arena. Clemson won the game, 67-50.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsDec. 18: Stephen F. Austin's Gavin Kensmil (14) has his shot blocked by Kansas' Christian Braun (2) as Jalen Wilson (10) defends during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won the game, 80-72.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY SportsDec. 15: Xavier's Adam Kunkel drives to the basket against Morehead State's Johni Broome (left) and Jaylen Sebree (2) in the second half at the Cintas Center. Xavier won the game, 86-63.
Aaron Doster, USA TODAY SportsDec. 11: Kansas' Jalen Wilson (10) is fouled by Missouri's Javon Pickett (4) as Anton Brookshire defends during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won the game, 102-65.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY SportsDec. 10: Murray State's Trae Hannibal drives to the basket as Memphis' Alex Lomax defends during the second half at FedExForum. Murray State won the game, 74-72.
Petre Thomas, USA TODAY SportsDec. 9: Rutgers' Ron Harper Jr. (24) celebrates with teammates after defeating top-ranked Purdue, 70-69, on a last-second shot at Jersey Mike's Arena.
Catalina Fragoso, USA TODAY SportsDec. 6: Illinois' Kofi Cockburn (21) grabs a rebound over Iowa's Filip Rebraca during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois won the game, 87-83.
Jeffrey Becker, USA TODAY SportsDec. 1: Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma (22) and Storm Murphy (5) collide with Maryland's Julian Reese (10) and Hakim Hart (13) for a loose ball during the second half at Xfinity Center. Virginia Tech won the game, 62-58.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY SportsNov. 26: Baylor players celebrate after defeating Michigan State, 75-58, in the 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis Championship Game at Imperial Arena.
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsNov. 26: Syracuse's Benny Williams dunks against Auburn at the 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena. Auburn won the game, 89-68.
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsNov. 24: Baylor's Matthew Mayer has the ball bounce off his head after dunking against Arizona State during the 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena. Baylor won the game, 75-63.
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsNov. 24: Boston University's Ethan Brittain-Watts (0) shoots past Florida State's Jalen Warley during the game at Donald L. Tucker Center. Florida State won the game, 81-80.
Melina Myers, USA TODAY SportsNov. 20: Texas' Andrew Jones (1) drives to the basket while defended by San Jose State's Trey Anderson (15) during the first half at Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center. Texas won the game, 79-45.
Scott Wachter, USA TODAY SportsNov. 17: Arkansas' JD Notae (1) passes as Northern Iowa's Austin Phyfe defends during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won the game, 93-80.
Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY SportsNov. 15: Long Beach State's Colin Slater (14) moves to the basket against UCLA during the first half at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA won the game, 100-79.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY SportsNov. 12: Auburn's Jabari Smith (10) and Louisiana Monroe's Russell Harrison (24) battle for a rebound during the first half at Auburn Arena. Auburn won the game, 93-65.
John Reed, USA TODAY SportsNov. 9: Canisius' Akrum Ahemed fouls Miami's Isaiah Wong (2) during the second half at Watsco Center. Miami won the game, 77-67.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsNov. 9: Arizona State guard Luther Muhammad is introduced before the game against Portland at Desert Financial Arena. Arizona State won the game, 76-60.
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