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2019 NCAA Championship: University of Virginia defeats Texas Tech

  • 91-year-old Jim Lamar sits in his hotel room recounting memories...

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    91-year-old Jim Lamar sits in his hotel room recounting memories of past University of Virginia basketball teams before the start of Saturday's NCAA Final Four basketball game against Auburn University at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates with teammates after hitting...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates with teammates after hitting three free throw to defeat Auburn University 63-62 during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA...

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    UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia basketball team greets fans after returning from...

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    University of Virginia basketball team greets fans after returning from Minneapolis to John Paul Jones Arena Tuesday April 9, 2019.

  • UVA fans cheer as the watch the Cavaliers take on...

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    UVA fans cheer as the watch the Cavaliers take on Texas Tech at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia players embrace in the final seconds of...

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    University of Virginia players embrace in the final seconds of overtime during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett acknowledges the crowd...

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    University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett acknowledges the crowd before cutting down the net during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia fans shop for apparel in Charlottesville Monday...

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    University of Virginia fans shop for apparel in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019 as they wait to see if the Cavaliers can win their first NCAA basketball championship over Texas Tech.

  • University of Virginia's Jack Salt blocks the shot of Auburn...

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    University of Virginia's Jack Salt blocks the shot of Auburn University's Samir Doughty during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia fans celebrate after the team defeated Auburn...

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    University of Virginia fans celebrate after the team defeated Auburn University 63-62 during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy practices at U.S. Bank Stadium...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA...

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    UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Monday April 8, 2019.

  • UVA student Zach Lifschin reacts to a play on the...

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    UVA student Zach Lifschin reacts to a play on the big-screen during a watch-party at John Paul Jones Arena as the Cavaliers take on Texas Tech Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Jay Huff practices at U.S. Bank Stadium...

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    University of Virginia's Jay Huff practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • Zach Werrell and Elliott Harding react as UVA hits a...

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    Zach Werrell and Elliott Harding react as UVA hits a three pointer to tie the game against Texas Tech in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia fans begin to line up for Monday's...

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    University of Virginia fans begin to line up for Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • The Trinity Irish Pub in Charlottesville is ready to receive...

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    The Trinity Irish Pub in Charlottesville is ready to receive the crowds that are sure to come out Monday April 8, 2019 as the UVA Cavaliers take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the NCAA basketball championship.

  • UVA fans cheer as the watch the Cavaliers take on...

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    UVA fans cheer as the watch the Cavaliers take on Texas Tech at Boylan Heights bar in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • Raejion White waits patiently with thousands of other UVA fans...

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    Raejion White waits patiently with thousands of other UVA fans to watch the game inside John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • Its business as usual near The Rotunda on the University...

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    Its business as usual near The Rotunda on the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville as the basketball team prepares to play Texas Tech for the NCAA basketball championship Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett gives directions during...

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    University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett gives directions during a practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia basketball player Braxton Key greets the crowd...

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    University of Virginia basketball player Braxton Key greets the crowd after returning to John Paul Jones Arena Tuesday April 9, 2019. Fans gathered in the parking lot of the arena to meet the bus carrying the team home.

  • Texas Tech's Tariq Owens dunks the ball over the defense...

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    Texas Tech's Tariq Owens dunks the ball over the defense of Virginia during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA...

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    UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Tuesday morning April 9, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter embraces Kyle Guy and celebrates...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter embraces Kyle Guy and celebrates after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • Auburn University's Bryce Brown reacts as University of Virginia's Kyle...

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    Auburn University's Bryce Brown reacts as University of Virginia's Kyle Guy hits three free throws during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA...

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    UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Monday April 8, 2019.

  • Kyle Guy reacts during heated action with UVA leading Texas...

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    Kyle Guy reacts during heated action with UVA leading Texas Tech in the second half of the National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Ty Jerome, left, and Mamadi Diakite defend...

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    University of Virginia's Ty Jerome, left, and Mamadi Diakite defend Auburn University's Horace Spencer during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA...

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    UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Tuesday morning April 9, 2019.

  • University of Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett returns to cheering...

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    University of Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett returns to cheering fans outside John Paul Jones Arena Tuesday April 9, 2019. The team will hold a larger public rally on Saturday.

  • University of Virginia basketball fans gather in the parking lot...

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    University of Virginia basketball fans gather in the parking lot of John Paul Jones Arena to welcome home the 2019 NCAA basketball champions Tuesday April 9, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • UVA fans and students celebrate as the team wins their...

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    UVA fans and students celebrate as the team wins their first NCAA basketball championship in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • Texas Teach's Deshawn Corprew, center warms up during during a...

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    Texas Teach's Deshawn Corprew, center warms up during during a practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter, center, celebrates after Kyle Guy...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter, center, celebrates after Kyle Guy hits three free throws during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett consoles Texas Tech's...

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    University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett consoles Texas Tech's Brandone Francis after Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy looks to the basket before...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy looks to the basket before attempting a three point shot and being fouled by Auburn University's Samir Doughty during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett celebrates with the...

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    University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett celebrates with the team after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite shoots the ball over Auburn...

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    University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite shoots the ball over Auburn University defenders during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia players practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before...

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    University of Virginia players practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • UVA fans and students celebrate as the team wins their...

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    UVA fans and students celebrate as the team wins their first NCAA basketball championship in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • Mamadi Diakite (left) and Kyle Guy celebrate the University of...

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    Mamadi Diakite (left) and Kyle Guy celebrate the University of Virginia's win over Texas Tech on Monday, April 8, 2019

  • UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA...

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    UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter attempts to block Auburn University's...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter attempts to block Auburn University's Jared Harper during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy jumps to contest the shot...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy jumps to contest the shot of Texas Tech's Davide Moretti during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • UVA student Zach Lifschin reacts to a play on the...

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    UVA student Zach Lifschin reacts to a play on the big-screen during a watch-party at John Paul Jones Arena as the Cavaliers take on Texas Tech Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter practices at U.S. Bank Stadium...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter looks for the ball with...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter looks for the ball with Auburn University's Horace Spencer during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • Local and University of Virginia law enforcement keep an eye...

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    Local and University of Virginia law enforcement keep an eye on the NCAA tournament championship celebration in downtown Charlottesville Tuesday morning April 9, 2019.

  • The University of Virginia student newspaper sits in the racks...

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    The University of Virginia student newspaper sits in the racks along University Avenue in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Ty Jerome picks up the ball and...

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    University of Virginia's Ty Jerome picks up the ball and looks for room around Auburn University's Bryce Brown during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA...

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    UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kihei Clark dribbles the ball away from...

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    University of Virginia's Kihei Clark dribbles the ball away from Texas Tech's Matt Mooney during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Ty Jerome shoots the ball past Texas...

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    University of Virginia's Ty Jerome shoots the ball past Texas Tech's Matt Mooney during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates with teammates after hitting...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates with teammates after hitting three free throw to defeat Auburn University 63-62 during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • Auburn University's Anfernee McLemore shoots over University of Virginia's De'Andre...

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    Auburn University's Anfernee McLemore shoots over University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter, left, and Mamadi Diakite during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia players practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before...

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    University of Virginia players practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • Fans leave U.S. Bank Stadium after watching teams practice before...

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    Fans leave U.S. Bank Stadium after watching teams practice before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia fans begin to line up for Monday's...

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    University of Virginia fans begin to line up for Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett leads a practice...

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    University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett leads a practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite celebrates after defeating Texas Tech...

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    University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite celebrates after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia basketball player Marco Anthony greets the crowd...

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    University of Virginia basketball player Marco Anthony greets the crowd after returning to John Paul Jones Arena Tuesday April 9, 2019. Fans gathered in the parking lot of the arena to meet the bus carrying the team home.

  • University of Virginia Kyle Guy celebrates with teammates during Monday's...

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    University of Virginia Kyle Guy celebrates with teammates during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • Kyle Guy sprints down the court the University of Virginia...

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    Kyle Guy sprints down the court the University of Virginia prevails against Texas Tech for the NCAA National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2019

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • Fans show their support of the University of Virginia before...

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    Fans show their support of the University of Virginia before the start of the NCAA Championship game with Texas Tech on Monday, April 8, 2019

  • University of Virginia fans pack the John Paul Jones Arena...

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    University of Virginia fans pack the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019 to watch the Cavaliers play Texas Tech for the NCAA tournament championship.

  • University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite battles for a rebound with...

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    University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite battles for a rebound with Texas Tech's Norense Odiase during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • Fans enter U.S. Bank Stadium to watch teams practice before...

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    Fans enter U.S. Bank Stadium to watch teams practice before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • Fans gather for photos as UVA enters the floor for...

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    Fans gather for photos as UVA enters the floor for warmups for their Final Four game on Saturday April 6, 2019

  • Fans watch as Michigan State practices at U.S. Bank Stadium...

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    Fans watch as Michigan State practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kihei Clark waits as Kyle Guy attempts...

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    University of Virginia's Kihei Clark waits as Kyle Guy attempts free throws during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • Texas Teach's Deshawn Corprew, center warms up during during a...

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    Texas Teach's Deshawn Corprew, center warms up during during a practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy celebrate after...

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    University of Virginia's Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy celebrate after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia basketball fans gather in the parking lot...

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    University of Virginia basketball fans gather in the parking lot of John Paul Jones Arena to welcome home the 2019 NCAA basketball champions Tuesday April 9, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Jack Salt looks for the ball with...

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    University of Virginia's Jack Salt looks for the ball with Texas Tech's Davide Moretti during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia players hoist the NCAA Championship trophy as...

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    University of Virginia players hoist the NCAA Championship trophy as they celebrate their victory over Texas Tech on Monday, April 8, 2019

  • UVA fans and students celebrate as the team wins their...

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    UVA fans and students celebrate as the team wins their first NCAA basketball championship in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite attempts to block the shot...

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    University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite attempts to block the shot of Texas Tech's Brandone Francis during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett gives directions during...

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    University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett gives directions during a practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • Texas Teach's Deshawn Corprew practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before...

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    Texas Teach's Deshawn Corprew practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • Auburn University's Jared Harper shoots the ball around University of...

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    Auburn University's Jared Harper shoots the ball around University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • Zach Werrell and Elliott Harding react as UVA hits a...

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    Zach Werrell and Elliott Harding react as UVA hits a three pointer to tie the game against Texas Tech in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy looks for room around Auburn...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy looks for room around Auburn University defenders during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter blocks the shot of Auburn...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter blocks the shot of Auburn University's Bryce Brown during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia fans watch the final seconds during Saturday's...

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    University of Virginia fans watch the final seconds during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA...

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    UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates hitting a three in...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates hitting a three in the second half during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy shoots free throws in the...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy shoots free throws in the final seconds during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • Fans watch as Michigan State practices at U.S. Bank Stadium...

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    Fans watch as Michigan State practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • UVA fans cheer as the watch the Cavaliers take on...

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    UVA fans cheer as the watch the Cavaliers take on Texas Tech at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia fans pack the John Paul Jones Arena...

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    University of Virginia fans pack the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019 to watch the Cavaliers play Texas Tech for the NCAA tournament championship.

  • University of Virginia student Jen Kondas places glitter on the...

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    University of Virginia student Jen Kondas places glitter on the face of student Olivia Brodnax while waiting in line before the start of Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's basketball players practice at U.S. Bank Stadium...

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    University of Virginia's basketball players practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA...

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    UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter, left, practices at U.S. Bank...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter, left, practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • Lawson Bendall, Eva and Charlotte Kendall cheer as the UVA...

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    Lawson Bendall, Eva and Charlotte Kendall cheer as the UVA mens basketball team arrives home from Minneapolis to John Paul Jones Arena Tuesday April 9, 2019.

  • University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett gives directions during...

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    University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett gives directions during a practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy battles for the ball with...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy battles for the ball with Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver, left, and Matt Mooney during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter fights for the ball with...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter fights for the ball with Texas Tech's Tariq Owens during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter looks for the ball with...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter looks for the ball with Texas Tech's Norense Odiase during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy practices at U.S. Bank Stadium...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite practices at U.S. Bank Stadium...

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    University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • UVA student Briana Ramirez reacts as the Cavalier players are...

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    UVA student Briana Ramirez reacts as the Cavalier players are announced during an NCAA tournament final watch-party at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia' head coach Tony Bennett cuts down the...

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    University of Virginia' head coach Tony Bennett cuts down the net after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy drives to the basket against...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy drives to the basket against Auburn University's J'Von McCormick during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • Fans show their support of the University of Virginia before...

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    Fans show their support of the University of Virginia before the start of the NCAA Championship game with Texas Tech on Monday, April 8, 2019

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter jumps past Texas Tech defenders...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter jumps past Texas Tech defenders during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • Kyle Guy reacts during heated action with UVA leading Texas...

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    Kyle Guy reacts during heated action with UVA leading Texas Tech in the second half of the National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia players talk during during a practice at...

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    University of Virginia players talk during during a practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • Fans watch as Michigan State practices at U.S. Bank Stadium...

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    Fans watch as Michigan State practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia players talk during during a practice at...

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    University of Virginia players talk during during a practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy looks up in the closing...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy looks up in the closing minute during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy celebrate with...

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    University of Virginia Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy celebrate with the team after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • UVA fans cheer as the watch the Cavaliers take on...

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    UVA fans cheer as the watch the Cavaliers take on Texas Tech at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates with teammates after defeating...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates with teammates after defeating Auburn University 63-62 during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • A student dangles from the bottom it the railroad trestle...

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    A student dangles from the bottom it the railroad trestle in downtown Charlottesville Tuesday April 9, 2019 as they celebrate the Cavaliers NCAA national championship.

  • Fans watch teams practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the...

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    Fans watch teams practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett celebrates with the...

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    University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett celebrates with the team after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia fans begin to line up for Monday's...

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    University of Virginia fans begin to line up for Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia fans cheer during Saturday's NCAA tournament national...

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    University of Virginia fans cheer during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett gives directions during...

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    University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett gives directions during a practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia fans begin to line up for Monday's...

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    University of Virginia fans begin to line up for Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • Fans enter U.S. Bank Stadium to watch teams practice before...

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    Fans enter U.S. Bank Stadium to watch teams practice before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • UVA fans react as the Texas Tech players are announced...

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    UVA fans react as the Texas Tech players are announced during a NCAA basketball championship watch-party at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia bench players erupt in celebration late in...

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    University of Virginia bench players erupt in celebration late in overtime during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kihei Clark shoots the ball while being...

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    University of Virginia's Kihei Clark shoots the ball while being fouled by Auburn University's Anfernee McLemore during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • Kyle Guy reacts during heated action with UVA leading Texas...

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    Kyle Guy reacts during heated action with UVA leading Texas Tech in the second half of the National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter, right shoots the ball around...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter, right shoots the ball around Auburn University's Anfernee McLemore during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Jack Salt fights for the ball with...

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    University of Virginia's Jack Salt fights for the ball with Texas Tech's Matt Mooney, right, during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • UVA fans and students celebrate as the team wins their...

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    UVA fans and students celebrate as the team wins their first NCAA basketball championship in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • Fans enter U.S. Bank Stadium to watch teams practice before...

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    Fans enter U.S. Bank Stadium to watch teams practice before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia coach Tony Bennett shoots directions during Saturday's...

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    University of Virginia coach Tony Bennett shoots directions during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter practices at U.S. Bank Stadium...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia student Jen Kondas places glitter on the...

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    University of Virginia student Jen Kondas places glitter on the face of student Olivia Brodnax while waiting in line before the start of Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Ty Jerome, left, and Kyle Guy practice...

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    University of Virginia's Ty Jerome, left, and Kyle Guy practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • UVA fans cheer as the watch the Cavaliers take on...

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    UVA fans cheer as the watch the Cavaliers take on Texas Tech at Boylan Heights bar in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA...

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    UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia student Jen Kondas places glitter on the...

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    University of Virginia student Jen Kondas places glitter on the face of student Olivia Brodnax while waiting in line before the start of Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • UVA fans celebrate on top of a bus stop in...

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    UVA fans celebrate on top of a bus stop in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Monday April 8, 2019.

  • UVA student Jordan Kijewski reacts to a Cavaliers score against...

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    UVA student Jordan Kijewski reacts to a Cavaliers score against Texas Tech during an NCAA tournament championship watch-party at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville Monday April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Ty Jerome shoots the ball over Texas...

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    University of Virginia's Ty Jerome shoots the ball over Texas Tech's Matt Mooney during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite battles for a rebound with...

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    University of Virginia's Mamadi Diakite battles for a rebound with Auburn University's Austin Wiley during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • UVA fans cheer on their team before the start of...

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    UVA fans cheer on their team before the start of the game against Auburn on Saturday, April 6, 2019

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • 91-year-old Jim Lamar sits in his hotel room recounting memories...

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    91-year-old Jim Lamar sits in his hotel room recounting memories of past University of Virginia basketball teams before the start of Saturday's NCAA Final Four basketball game against Auburn University at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • Fans gather for photos as UVA enters the floor for...

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    Fans gather for photos as UVA enters the floor for warmups for their Final Four game on Saturday April 6, 2019

  • University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett walks off the...

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    University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett walks off the court following a practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • Fans show their support of the University of Virginia before...

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    Fans show their support of the University of Virginia before the start of the NCAA Championship game with Texas Tech on Monday, April 8, 2019

  • University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter practices at U.S. Bank Stadium...

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    University of Virginia's De'Andre Hunter practices at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy runs off the court following...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy runs off the court following a practice at U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis Friday April 5, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy cuts through Texas Tech defenders...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy cuts through Texas Tech defenders during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • Auburn University's Bryce Brown reacts after referees award University of...

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    Auburn University's Bryce Brown reacts after referees award University of Virginia's Kyle Guy three free throws during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia and Texas Tech fans begin to line...

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    University of Virginia and Texas Tech fans begin to line up for Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy, left, and Ty Jerome celebrate...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy, left, and Ty Jerome celebrate after taking a lead late in second half during Saturday's NCAA tournament national semifinal basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday April 6, 2019.

  • University of Virginia basketball fans gather in the parking lot...

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    University of Virginia basketball fans gather in the parking lot of John Paul Jones Arena to welcome home the 2019 NCAA basketball champions Tuesday April 9, 2019.

  • UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA...

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    UVA fans celebrate in downtown Charlottesville after winning the NCAA tournament championship Tuesday morning April 9, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates late in the second...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates late in the second half during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

  • University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech...

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    University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019.

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University of Virginia Defeats Texas Tech on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minn. for the 2019 NCAA National Championship.