Dunk of the year nominee: UNLV freshman's soaring slam

I've said UNLV freshman Derrick Jones may make more appearances on SportsCenter this season than any other college basketball player. This is why. Few if any players across the country can get up as high as Jones did Monday night on this soaring second-half jam against overmatched New Mexico Highlands. The freshman guard took off from just outside the paint, igniting a fun celebration on the UNLV bench. Jones finished with 14 points on 5-for-9 shooting as the Rebels rolled to a 107-45 rout. Tougher competition awaits UNLV soon. The Rebels will open with UCLA next Monday at the Maui Invitational.

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• UNLV freshman's soaring slam

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