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Best of the 2021 NCAA Tournament: Top shots from the First Four

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UCLA players line up to celebrate during the final seconds of overtime against Michigan State.
UCLA players line up to celebrate during the final seconds of overtime against Michigan State.
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UCLA's Cody Riley dunks against Michigan State in overtime during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena.
UCLA's Cody Riley dunks against Michigan State in overtime during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena.
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UCLA's Tyger Campbell (10) controls the ball against Michigan State in the second half during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena.
UCLA's Tyger Campbell (10) controls the ball against Michigan State in the second half during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo heads into the locker room as he talks with Gabe Brown at halftime during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo heads into the locker room as he talks with Gabe Brown at halftime during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena.
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Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) shoots against UCLA in the first half during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena.
Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) shoots against UCLA in the first half during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena.
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UCLA's Johnny Juzang shoots against Michigan State in the first half at Mackey Arena.
UCLA's Johnny Juzang shoots against Michigan State in the first half at Mackey Arena.
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Michigan State's Mady Sissoko (22) and UCLA's Jules Bernard go for the rebound in the first half during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena.
Michigan State's Mady Sissoko (22) and UCLA's Jules Bernard go for the rebound in the first half during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena.
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UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. goes up at the net while being guarded by Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) and Marcus Bingham Jr. (30).
UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. goes up at the net while being guarded by Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) and Marcus Bingham Jr. (30).
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Appalachian State's Donovan Gregory (left) and Michael Almonacy (right) scramble for the ball with Norfolk State's Jalen Hawkins (24).
Appalachian State's Donovan Gregory (left) and Michael Almonacy (right) scramble for the ball with Norfolk State's Jalen Hawkins (24).
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Norfolk State's J.J. Matthews (left) and Appalachian State's Justin Forrest battle for the ball during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Norfolk State's J.J. Matthews (left) and Appalachian State's Justin Forrest battle for the ball during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Norfolk State Spartans guard Devante Carter (14) celebrates with guard Jalen Hawkins (24) after a play against the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
Norfolk State Spartans guard Devante Carter (14) celebrates with guard Jalen Hawkins (24) after a play against the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
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Appalachian State Mountaineers guard Justin Forrest (1) shoots as Norfolk State Spartans guard Tyrese Jenkins (5) defends during the first half.
Appalachian State Mountaineers guard Justin Forrest (1) shoots as Norfolk State Spartans guard Tyrese Jenkins (5) defends during the first half.
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Norfolk State Spartans forward J.J. Matthews (15) and guard Jalen Hawkins (24) react after a play against the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
Norfolk State Spartans forward J.J. Matthews (15) and guard Jalen Hawkins (24) react after a play against the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
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Appalachian State Mountaineers guard Adrian Delph (20) shoots over Norfolk State Spartans guard Kashaun Hicks (2) during the first half in the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.
Appalachian State Mountaineers guard Adrian Delph (20) shoots over Norfolk State Spartans guard Kashaun Hicks (2) during the first half in the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.
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Drake Bulldogs forward Tremell Murphy (2) and guard Joseph Yesufu (1) talk with Wichita State Shockers forward Morris Udeze (24) and Wichita State Shockers guard Tyson Etienne (1) after the Drake Bulldogs defeated the Wichita State Shockers the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
Drake Bulldogs forward Tremell Murphy (2) and guard Joseph Yesufu (1) talk with Wichita State Shockers forward Morris Udeze (24) and Wichita State Shockers guard Tyson Etienne (1) after the Drake Bulldogs defeated the Wichita State Shockers the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Wichita State Shockers guard Alterique Gilbert (3) reacts after missing a three point shot to win the game in the final second against the Drake Bulldogs during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
Wichita State Shockers guard Alterique Gilbert (3) reacts after missing a three point shot to win the game in the final second against the Drake Bulldogs during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
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The Drake Bulldogs celebrate after defeating the Wichita State Shockers.
The Drake Bulldogs celebrate after defeating the Wichita State Shockers.
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Wichita State Shockers guard Alterique Gilbert (3) watches as Drake Bulldogs guard Joseph Yesufu (1) reacts after bouncing the ball off his foot and out of bounds during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
Wichita State Shockers guard Alterique Gilbert (3) watches as Drake Bulldogs guard Joseph Yesufu (1) reacts after bouncing the ball off his foot and out of bounds during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
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Drake Bulldogs forward Issa Samake (13) dunks in the second half against the Wichita State Shockers.
Drake Bulldogs forward Issa Samake (13) dunks in the second half against the Wichita State Shockers.
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Wichita State Shockers guard Tyson Etienne (1) fights to maintain possession against Drake Bulldogs guard D.J. Wilkins (0) in the second half.
Wichita State Shockers guard Tyson Etienne (1) fights to maintain possession against Drake Bulldogs guard D.J. Wilkins (0) in the second half.
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Drake Bulldogs head coach Darian DeVries yells in the second half against the Wichita State Shockers.
Drake Bulldogs head coach Darian DeVries yells in the second half against the Wichita State Shockers.
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Wichita State Shockers guard Dexter Dennis (0) defends against Drake Bulldogs forward Tremell Murphy (2) in the first half during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wichita State Shockers guard Dexter Dennis (0) defends against Drake Bulldogs forward Tremell Murphy (2) in the first half during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Drake Bulldogs forward Darnell Brodie (51) and Wichita State Shockers forward Morris Udeze (24) jump for the tipoff at the start of the game during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
Drake Bulldogs forward Darnell Brodie (51) and Wichita State Shockers forward Morris Udeze (24) jump for the tipoff at the start of the game during the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Wichita State Shockers forward Trey Wade (5) prepares for the games against the Drake Bulldogs.
Wichita State Shockers forward Trey Wade (5) prepares for the games against the Drake Bulldogs.
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The Drake Bulldogs huddle before the game against the Wichita State Shockers,
The Drake Bulldogs huddle before the game against the Wichita State Shockers,
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Drake Bulldogs guard Garrett Sturtz (3) and Wichita State Shockers guard Dexter Dennis (0) go after a loose ball in the first half.
Drake Bulldogs guard Garrett Sturtz (3) and Wichita State Shockers guard Dexter Dennis (0) go after a loose ball in the first half.
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Wichita State Shockers forward Morris Udeze (24) and forward Clarence Jackson (25) defend against Drake Bulldogs forward Darnell Brodie (51) in the first half.
Wichita State Shockers forward Morris Udeze (24) and forward Clarence Jackson (25) defend against Drake Bulldogs forward Darnell Brodie (51) in the first half.
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The Texas Southern Tigers celebrate their win over the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers in the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
The Texas Southern Tigers celebrate their win over the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers in the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
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Texas Southern Tigers guard Michael Weathers (20) passes the ball around Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers forward Frantisek Barton (24) during the first half in the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.
Texas Southern Tigers guard Michael Weathers (20) passes the ball around Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers forward Frantisek Barton (24) during the first half in the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.
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Texas Southern Tigers head coach Johnny Jones reacts after calling a time out against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers during the second half in the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Texas Southern Tigers head coach Johnny Jones reacts after calling a time out against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers during the second half in the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Texas Southern Tigers guard John Jones (12) dribbles he ball as Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers guard Damian Chong Qui (15) pursues during the first half.
Texas Southern Tigers guard John Jones (12) dribbles he ball as Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers guard Damian Chong Qui (15) pursues during the first half.
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Texas Southern Tigers guard Michael Weathers (20) shoots between Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers forward Nana Opoku (left) and forward Frantisek Barton (right) during the first half.
Texas Southern Tigers guard Michael Weathers (20) shoots between Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers forward Nana Opoku (left) and forward Frantisek Barton (right) during the first half.
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Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers guard Damian Chong Qui (15) shoots as Texas Southern Tigers forward Joirdon Karl Nicholas (5) attempts a block.
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers guard Damian Chong Qui (15) shoots as Texas Southern Tigers forward Joirdon Karl Nicholas (5) attempts a block.
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Mar 18, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Texas Southern Tigers forward John Walker III (24) shoots between Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers forward Nana Opoku (left) and forward Malik Jefferson (right) during the first half in the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-450049 ORIG FILE ID: 20210318_jcd_br2_031.JPG
Mar 18, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Texas Southern Tigers forward John Walker III (24) shoots between Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers forward Nana Opoku (left) and forward Malik Jefferson (right) during the first half in the First Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-450049 ORIG FILE ID: 20210318_jcd_br2_031.JPG
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