by Aaron Beard, Associated Press
Michigan State's Denzel Valentine started the first week of the season with a triple-double in a marquee matchup, while North Carolina's Brice Johnson and Oklahoma's Buddy Hield had their own huge performances once conference play began.
And LSU versatile freshman Ben Simmons has been putting up big numbers all along.
Hard to believe, but this week marks two months since the season's tipoff. But now that college football is over and more fans will turn their attention to college hoops, here's a look at some of the top individual performances this season and a glimpse of some possible highlights lurking around the corner:
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DENZEL VALENTINE, MICHIGAN STATE
The 6-foot-5 senior had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a 79-73 win against current No.