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Louisville wins 2013 NCAA championship The Cardinals beat Michigan, 82-76, in a thrilling title game.
Louisville Coach Rick Pitino hands the championship trophy to guard Peyton Siva after defeating Michigan.
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Louisville guard Peyton Siva gathers a pass to score in the second half against Michigan.
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Louisville's Luke Hancock reacts after making a three-pointer against Michigan.
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Louisville forward Chane Behanan grabs a rebound and tries to save it as he falls out of bounds.
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Michigan's Spike Albrecht shoots a three-pointer over Louisville's Peyton Siva.
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Michigan's Trey Burke goes horizontal as Louisville's Gorgui Dieng watches from below.
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Louisville's Montrezl Harrell blocks a scoring attempt by Michigan's Jordan Morgan.
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Michigan players — including Tim Hardaway Jr., right, and Nik Stauskas (11) — celebrate after defeating Syracuse, 61-56, in their NCAA tournament semifinal game.
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Michigan's Mitch McGary dunks against Syracuse during the second half of the NCAA tournament semifinal game.
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Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams is called for a blocking foul as Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. lowers his shoulder and runs over him.
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Syracuse Coach Jim Boeheim reacts to play against Michigan during the second half of the NCAA tournament semifinal game.
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Louisville’s Stephan Van Treese (44) and Luke Hancock (11) celebrate after the Cardinals defeat Wichita State, 72-68, to advance to the national championship game.
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Wichita State's Carl Hall (22) and Louisville's Russ Smith vie for a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA national semifinal game.
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Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) heads to the hoop against Wichita State during the first half of the NCAA national semifinal game
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Luke Hancock (11) of Louisville makes a three-pointer in the first half against the Wichita State.
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March 31, 2013
Duke sophomore guard Quinn Cook attempts a shot over Louisville senior guard Peyton Siva during the Midwest Region final Sunday in Indianapolis. Louisville rallied to beat Duke, 85-63.
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March 31, 2013
Louisville players Peyton Siva (left), Chane Behanan (right) and Wayne Blackshear (center) react after teammate Kevin Ware suffered a gruesome leg injury during the first half of the Midwest Region final. The game was stopped for about 10 minutes.
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March 31, 2013
Louisville sophomore forward Chane Behanan reacts after a dunk against Duke in the Midwest Region final Sunday in Indianapolis.
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March 31, 2013
Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski (R) greets Louisville Coach Rick Pitino before the Midwest Region final Sunday in Indianapolis. The coaches last met in an NCAA tournament game in 1992, when Duke beat Kentucky in what is considered one of the best games of all-time.
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March 31, 2013
Michigan freshman forward Mitch McGary (4) shoots a layup ahead of Florida junior guard Scottie Wilbekin (5) and junior center Patric Young (4) during the South Region final Sunday in Arlington, Texas. Michigan cruised to a 79-59 win.
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March 31, 2013
Florida senior forward/center Erik Murphy is guarded by Michigan freshman forward Glenn Robinson III (L) and junior guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (R) during the South Region final in Arlington, Texas.
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March 31, 2013
Michigan freshman guard Nik Stauskas puts up a three-pointer over Florida senior guard Mike Rosario during the South Region final in Arlington, Texas. Plenty of good seats remained available at Cowboys Stadium.
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March 30, 2013
Syracuse sophomore guard Michael Carter-Williams dribbles past Marquette senior guard Trent Lockett during the East Region final. The Orange rolled to a 55-39 win as Marquette shot just 22.6 percent from the floor.
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March 30, 2013
Syracuse Coach Jim Boeheim gathers his players during a stoppage in play in the East Region final Saturday at Verizon Center.
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March 30, 2013
Syracuse senior guard Brandon Triche dribbles through Marquette defenders during the East Region final Saturday at Verizon Center.
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March 30, 2013
Marquette senior guard Trent Lockett is surrounded by Syracuse players as he reaches for a loose ball during the East Region final Saturday at Verizon Center.
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March 30, 2013
The opening tip of the East Region final Saturday at Verizon Center.
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March 30, 2013
Wichita State freshman guard Fred Van Vleet is defended by Ohio State sophomore guard Shannon Scott during the West Region final Saturday in Los Angeles. Wichita State led by 20 points in the second half and held on for a 70-66 win.
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March 30, 2013
Ohio State junior forward Deshaun Thomas collides with Wichita State senior forward Carl Hall during the West Region final in Los Angeles.
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March 30, 2013
Ohio State junior forward Deshaun Thomas goes to the basket between Wichita State defender Ehimen Orukpe (21) and Ron Baker (31) during the the West Region final Saturday in Los Angeles.
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March 29, 2013
Kansas senior guard Elijah Johnson is defended by Michigan sophomore guard Trey Burke during their South Region semifinal Friday in Arlington, Texas. Michigan overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to win 87-85 in overtime.
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March 29, 2013
Florida Gulf Coast sophomore guard Bernard Thompson is surrounded by Florida defenders Casey Prather (24) and Will Yeguete (15) during their South Region semifinal game Friday in Arlington, Texas. Florida ended FGCU's Cinderella run with a 62-50 win.
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March 29, 2013
Duke freshman guard Rasheed Sulaimon is defended by Michigan State sophomore forward Branden Dawson during their Midwest Region semifinal Friday in Indianapolis. Duke won 71-61 to advance to its first Elite Eight since 2010.
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March 29, 2013
Louisville sophomore forward Chane Behanan reacts after a dunk during the Cardinals' Midwest Region semifinal Friday against Oregon. Louisville advanced to the Elite Eight with a 77-69 win.
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March 28, 2013
Indiana senior forward Christian Watford is swarmed by Syracuse defenders during their East Region semifinal Thursday night at Verizon Center. The Orange upset the top-seeded Hoosiers, 61-50.
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March 28, 2013
Wichita State junior guard Nick Wiggins puts up a finger roll against La Salle during their West Region semifinal Thursday night in Los Angeles. Wichita State won 72-58.
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March 28, 2013
Marquette senior guard Junior Cadougan (5) shoots over Miami sophomore guard Shane Larkin (0) and junior forward Raphael Akpejiori (10) during their East Region semifinal Thursday at Verizon Center. Marquette won 71-61 to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2003.
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March 28, 2013
Ohio State junior guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr. (32) is defended by Arizona senior guard Mark Lyons (2) and sophomore guard Nick Johnson during their West Region semifinal Thursday in Los Angeles. Ohio State held on for a 73-70 win.
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March 24, 2013
Florida Gulf Coast sophomore guard Bernard Thompson and San Diego State junior guard Jamaal Franklin battle for a loose ball during their second-round game Sunday night in Philadelphia. Florida Gulf Coast won, 81-71, to become the first No. 15 seed in history to advance to the Sweet 16.
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Duke sophomore guard Quinn Cook prepares to play defense during the Blue Devils' second-round game Sunday night against Creighton. Duke won 66-50.
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March 24, 2013
Miami freshman center Tonye Jekiri (23) and Illinois senior forward Tyler Griffey battle for a loose ball during their second-round game Sunday in Austin, Texas. Miami survived with a close 63-59 win.
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March 24, 2013
Mississippi senior forward Reginald Buckner (23) and sophomore guard Ladarius White (10) defend La Salle senior guard Ramon Galloway during their second-round game Sunday night in Kansas City, Mo. Galloway scored 24 points to lead La Salle to a 76-74 win.
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March 24, 2013
Florida junior guard/forward Casey Prather goes up against Minnesota sophomore forward Maurice Walker during the first half of their second-round game Sunday in Austin, Texas. Florida built a commanding early lead and won, 78-64.
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March 24, 2013
Kansas senior center Jeff Withey celebrates the Jayhawks' 70-58 win over North Carolina in a second-round game Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. Withey finished with 16 points and 16 rebounds in the win.
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March 24, 2013
Indiana junior guard Victor Oladipo defendsTemple senior guard Khalif Wyatt (with ball) during their second-round game Sunday in Dayton, Ohio. Wyatt scored 20 of his 31 points in the first half, but the Hoosiers came from behind to win, 58-52.
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March 24, 2013
Ohio State junior guard Aaron Craft shoots the game-winning three-pointer with 0.5 seconds to play in the Buckeyes' 78-75 win over Iowa State in a second-round game Sunday in Dayton, Ohio.
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March 23, 2013
Wichita State junior forward Cleanthony Early reacts after making a three-pointer in the first half against Gonzaga in a second-round game on Saturday. The Shockers blew an early 13-point lead, then came from behind to knock off the top-seeded Zags, 76-70.
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March 23, 2013
Syracuse sophomore guard Michael Carter-Williams puts up a layup in front of California junior forward Richard Solomon during their second-round game Saturday in San Jose. Syracuse won 66-60.
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March 23, 2013
Marquette senior guard Trent Lockett shoots under pressure from Butler senior center Andrew Smith during their second-round game Saturday in Lexington, Ky. Marquette survived the closest game, 74-72, only after Smith missed a long three-pointer at the final buzzer.
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March 23, 2013
Oregon freshman guard Dominic Artis splits Saint Louis defenders Rob Loe (51) and Mike McCall Jr. (11) during their second-round game in San Jose, Calif. Oregon knocked off Saint Louis, 74-57.
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March 23, 2013
Arizona senior guard Mark Lyons grabs a loose ball as Harvard junior guard Laurent Rivard reaches for it during a second-round game Saturday in Salt Lake City, Utah. Arizona built a commanding early lead and won, 74-51.
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March 23, 2013
Colorado State senior guard Dorian Green and Louisville junior center Gorgui Dieng battle for a loose ball during their NCAA tournament second-round game Saturday in Lexington, Ky. Louisville won 82-56.
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March 23, 2013
Michigan State sophomore forward Branden Dawson drives to the rim against Memphis senior guard/forward D.J. Stephens during their second-round game Saturday in Auburn Hills, Mich. Michigan State won, 70-48.
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March 23, 2013
Michigan freshman forward Mitch McGary drives on Virginia Commonwealth sophomore guard Treveon Graham during the first half of their second-round game Saturday in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Wolverines won, 78-53.
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March 22, 2013
Florida Gulf Coast freshman guard Dajuan Graf, left, struggles for a loose ball with Georgetown junior forward Nate Lubick during the first half of a first-round game in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 78-68.
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March 22, 2013
Kansas senior center Jeff Withey is surrounded by Western Kentucky defenders during the first half of their first-round game Friday night in Kansas City, Mo. The Hilltoppers led by one at halftime, before Kansas grinded out a 64-57 win.
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March 22, 2013
UCLA freshman guard Kyle Anderson #5 of the UCLA Bruins is knocked out of bounds by Minnesota senior forward Andre Ingram during their first-round game in Austin, Texas. Minnesota rolled to an 83-63 win.
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March 22, 2013
Oklahoma senior forward Romero Osby drives the baseline against San Diego State sophomore forward JJ O'Brien during their first-round game Friday night in Philadelphia. San Diego State rallied for a 70-55 win.
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March 22, 2013
Notre Dame junior guard Jerian Grant (22) is pressured by Iowa State senior guard Chris Babb during their first-round game Friday night in Dayton. Iowa State cruised to a 76-58 win.
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March 22, 2013
North Carolina guards P.J. Hairston (15) and Leslie McDonald (2) celebrate during their first-round game against Villanova. The Tar Heels dominated early on, blew a 20-point lead, then held on to win 78-71.
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March 22, 2013
Iona senior guard Lamont Jones is guarded by Ohio State junior guard Aaron Craft during their first-round game in Dayton, Ohio. The Buckeyes dominated from the beginning in a 95-70 win.
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March 22, 2013
Florida junior forward Will Yeguete is hit by Northwestern State sophomore center Marvin Frazier during their first-round game Friday night in Austin, Texas. The Gators rolled to an easy 79-47 win.
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March 22, 2013
La Salle junior guard Tyrone Garland drives past Kansas State senior guard Rodney McGruder in their first-round game Friday in Kansas City, Mo. The No. 13 seed Explorers led 44-26 at halftime, and held on for a 63-61 win.
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March 22, 2013
Colorado junior guard Jeremy Adams controls the ball as Illinois junior guard Joseph Bertrand defends during their first-round game in Austin, Texas. After Illinois dominated early, Colorado's second-half comeback fell short in a 57-49 Illinois win.
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March 22, 2013
Indiana sophomore forward Cody Zeller (40) looks to pass around James Madison forward Rayshawn Goins during their first-round game Friday in Dayton, Ohio. Indiana won 83-62.
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March 22, 2013
Creighton junior guard Jahenns Manigat and junior forward Doug McDermott celebrate after a basket and a foul during the Bluejays' first-round game Friday against Cincinnati. Creighton held on to win 67-63.
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March 22, 2013
Miami sophomore guard Shane Larkin shoots over Pacific junior forward Tony Gill during their first-round game Friday in Austin, Texas. Miami won 78-49.
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March 22, 2013
North Carolina State junior guard Lorenzo Brown defends Temple senior guard Khalif Wyatt during their first-round game Friday in Dayton, Ohio. Wyatt scored 31 points and the Owls earned a 76-72 win.
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March 22, 2013
Mississippi junior guard Marshall Henderson is defended by Wisconsin sophomore guard Traevon Jackson during their first-round game in Kansas City, Mo. Henderson was held to two points on 1-of-11 shooting in the first half, but keyed a second-half rally and finished with a game-high 19 points in a 57-46 win.
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March 22, 2013
Albany senior guard Mike Black and Duke senior forward Mason Plumlee both lunge for a loose ball during their first-round game Friday in Philadelphia. The Blue Devils won, 73-61, to avoid losing to a No. 15 seed for the second consecutive season.
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March 21, 2013
Harvard sophomore guard Wesley Saunders and New Mexico junior guard Tony Snell react during their first-round game in Salt Lake City. The Crimson scored the biggest upset of the first full day of the tournament with a 68-62 win.
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March 21, 2013
Akron senior center Zeke Marshall takes a hand to the face from Virginia Commonwealth junior guard Rob Brandenberg during the teams' first round game Thursday in Auburn Hills, Mich. VCU dominated in an 88-42 win.
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March 21, 2013
Syracuse junior forward C.J. Fair goes for a reverse layup against Montana defenders Spencer Coleman (left) and Eric Hutchison during a first-round game in San Jose. Syracuse romped to an 81-34 win.
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March 21, 2013
Colorado State senior guard Wes Eikmeier drives past Missouri's Earnest Ross during their first-round game Thursday night in Lexington, Ky. The Rams advanced with an easy 84-72 win.
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March 21, 2013
UNLV senior guard Anthony Marshall and California junior guard Allen Crabbe go for a loose ball during the second half of their first-round game in San Jose. Cal upset the Runnin' Rebels, 64-61.
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March 21, 2013
Arizona freshman forward Grant Jerrett is defended by Belmont senior forward Trevor Noack during the second half of their NCAA tournament first-round game in Salt Lake City. Arizona won 81-64.
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March 21, 2013
Michigan freshman guard Nik Stauskas shoots over a South Dakota State defender during their first-round game in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Wolverines won, 71-56.
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March 21, 2013
Led by guard Peyton Siva, shown here with Coach Rick Pitino, No. 1 overall seed Louisville sailed through its first round game Thursday, beating North Carolina A&T, 79-48, in Lexington, Ky.
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March 21, 2013
Gonzaga junior forward Kelly Olynyk battles for a loose ball against Southern's Christopher Hyder (31), Madut Bol (35) and Brandon Moore (32) during their first-round game Thursday in Salt Lake City. Gonzaga held on to win 64-58.
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March 21, 2013
Oklahoma State sophomore guard Le'Bryan Nash fouls Carlos Emory of Oregon during their first-round game in San Jose. Oregon upset the No. 5 seed Cowboys, 68-55.
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March 21, 2013
Marquette senior guard Junior Cadougan launches a jump shot over Davidson senior guard J.P. Kuhlman during their first-round game in Lexington, Ky. Marquette erased a five-point deficit in the final 30 seconds to win 59-58.
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March 21, 2013
Memphis junior forward Tarik Black (left) and junior guard Geron Johnson swarm Saint Mary's senior guard Matthew Dellavedova during the first half of their game in Auburn Hills, Mich. Dellavedova's shot later missed at the final buzzer and Memphis held on for a 54-52 win.
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