Best shots of 2021-22 men's college basketball season

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 4: LSU fans celebrate a win with Tari Eason (13) after the 65-60 win against Kentucky at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Dec. 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.

Dec. 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.

Dec. 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.

Dec. 11: Alabama’s JD Davison (3) reacts after making the go-ahead basket against Houston during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama won the game, 83-82.

Dec. 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.

Dec. 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.

Dec. 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.

Dec. 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.

Dec. 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.

Nov. 26: Baylor players celebrate after defeating Michigan State, 75-58, in the 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis Championship Game at Imperial Arena.

Nov. 26: Syracuse’s Benny Williams dunks against Auburn at the 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena. Auburn won the game, 89-68.

Nov. 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.

Nov. 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.

Nov. 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.

Nov. 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.

Nov. 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.

Nov. 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.

Nov. 9: Canisius’ Akrum Ahemed fouls Miami’s Isaiah Wong (2) during the second half at Watsco Center. Miami won the game, 77-67.

Nov. 9: Arizona State guard Luther Muhammad is introduced before the game against Portland at Desert Financial Arena. Arizona State won the game, 76-60.