North Carolina's Theo Pinson, left, and Joel Berry II embrace after the NCAA Tournament final on Monday, April 3. North Carolina defeated Gonzaga 71-65 for its sixth national title and first since 2009.
North Carolina's Theo Pinson, left, and Joel Berry II embrace after the NCAA Tournament final on Monday, April 3. North Carolina defeated Gonzaga 71-65 for its sixth national title and first since 2009.
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Pinson makes a confetti angel during the celebrations.
Pinson makes a confetti angel during the celebrations.
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North Carolina players take a selfie together after being handed the trophy.
North Carolina players take a selfie together after being handed the trophy.
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Confetti falls during the celebrations.
Confetti falls during the celebrations.
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Pinson throws the ball in the air after time expired.
Pinson throws the ball in the air after time expired.
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Gonzaga point guard Nigel Williams-Goss walks off the court.
Gonzaga point guard Nigel Williams-Goss walks off the court.
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North Carolina players rush the court after the final buzzer. The Tar Heels lost last year's final to Villanova.
North Carolina players rush the court after the final buzzer. The Tar Heels lost last year's final to Villanova.
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Justin Jackson puts the exclamation mark on the win with a late dunk in the closing seconds.
Justin Jackson puts the exclamation mark on the win with a late dunk in the closing seconds.
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Players battle for a rebound during the second half.
Players battle for a rebound during the second half.
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The North Carolina bench reacts to a play in the second half.
The North Carolina bench reacts to a play in the second half.
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North Carolina head coach Roy Williams yells during the second half. Williams has now won three national titles.
North Carolina head coach Roy Williams yells during the second half. Williams has now won three national titles.
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Pinson saves the ball from going out of bounds as Gonzaga's Jordan Mathews looks on in the second half.
Pinson saves the ball from going out of bounds as Gonzaga's Jordan Mathews looks on in the second half.
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Berry lays the ball in during the second half. He was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
Berry lays the ball in during the second half. He was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
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Gonzaga fans cheer during the game.
Gonzaga fans cheer during the game.
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North Carolina fans hold up their hands.
North Carolina fans hold up their hands.
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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few is seen on the sideline during the first half.
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few is seen on the sideline during the first half.
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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski pulls down a rebound in the first half.
Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski pulls down a rebound in the first half.
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Karnowski and Jackson compete for a rebound during the first half.
Karnowski and Jackson compete for a rebound during the first half.
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Gonzaga's Zach Collins holds a loose ball in the first half.
Gonzaga's Zach Collins holds a loose ball in the first half.
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Pinson dunks the ball.
Pinson dunks the ball.
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Isaiah Hicks rises for a first-half shot.
Isaiah Hicks rises for a first-half shot.
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Gonzaga fans cheer before the start of the game.
Gonzaga fans cheer before the start of the game.
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North Carolina fans show their support.
North Carolina fans show their support.
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Williams is seen on the jumbotron during the national anthem.
Williams is seen on the jumbotron during the national anthem.
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Gonzaga fans get ready for the big game.
Gonzaga fans get ready for the big game.
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