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NCAA men’s basketball championship 2016

Updated 11:31 AM EDT, Tue April 5, 2016
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Villanova players celebrate after defeating North Carolina in the NCAA tournament final on Monday, April 4. The Wildcats won 77-74 on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by junior forward Kris Jenkins.
Villanova players celebrate after defeating North Carolina in the NCAA tournament final on Monday, April 4. The Wildcats won 77-74 on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by junior forward Kris Jenkins.
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Jenkins celebrates amid a throng of fans and media. It is the second national championship for Villanova, which also won the title in 1985.
Jenkins celebrates amid a throng of fans and media. It is the second national championship for Villanova, which also won the title in 1985.
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North Carolina's Theo Pinson sits in the locker room after the loss.
North Carolina's Theo Pinson sits in the locker room after the loss.
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Jenkins releases the game-winning 3-pointer as time expires.
Jenkins releases the game-winning 3-pointer as time expires.
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North Carolina guard Marcus Paige shoots a 3-pointer that tied the game with under five seconds to play. The senior point guard had a game-high 21 points.
North Carolina guard Marcus Paige shoots a 3-pointer that tied the game with under five seconds to play. The senior point guard had a game-high 21 points.
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Villanova's Phil Booth shoots over Kennedy Meeks.
Villanova's Phil Booth shoots over Kennedy Meeks.
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Meeks and Daniel Ochefu wrestle for the ball.
Meeks and Daniel Ochefu wrestle for the ball.
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Villanova's Josh Hart scrambles for a loose ball along with Paige and Meeks.
Villanova's Josh Hart scrambles for a loose ball along with Paige and Meeks.
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Brice Johnson goes up for an easy Tar Heels basket.
Brice Johnson goes up for an easy Tar Heels basket.
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NBA legend Michael Jordan, who played for North Carolina, looks up at the scoreboard during the game.
NBA legend Michael Jordan, who played for North Carolina, looks up at the scoreboard during the game.
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Meeks comes down on Villanova guard Jalen Brunson.
Meeks comes down on Villanova guard Jalen Brunson.
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North Carolina guard Joel Berry II drives the lane.
North Carolina guard Joel Berry II drives the lane.
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Villanova forward Darryl Reynolds goes high over Meeks.
Villanova forward Darryl Reynolds goes high over Meeks.
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Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono drives to the basket. He was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono drives to the basket. He was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
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