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Louisville earned its first NCAA men’s basketball championship since 1986 with an 82-76 victory over Michigan

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Michigan and Louisville play during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Louisville fan Dan Macdonald cheers before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game between Michigan and Louisville, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Michigan fan Abby Lieberman cheers before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against the Louisville, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.Charlie Neibergall/The Associated Press

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Michigan Wolverines fans cheer ahead of the NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game against the Louisville Cardinals in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.JEFF HAYNES/Reuters

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Injured Louisville Cardinals guard Kevin Ware walks to the court before the start of his team's NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters

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Michigan Wolverines guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (R) calls the play while being guarded by Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Siva during the first half of their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013. )CHRIS KEANE/Reuters

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Michigan Wolverines guard Spike Albrecht (R) drives around Louisville Cardinals guard/forward Wayne Blackshear during the second half of their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.JEFF HAYNES/Reuters

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Michigan Wolverines guard Trey Burke (3) shoots over Louisville Cardinals center Gorgui Dieng (10) in the first half of their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters

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Louisville forward Chane Behanan (21) grabs the ball as Michigan forward Mitch McGary (4) looks on during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.Charlie Neibergall/The Associated Press

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Louisville center Zach Price (25) and Michigan forward Jon Horford (15) vie for a loose ball during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Michigan Wolverines forward Glenn Robinson III dunks against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half of their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters

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Louisville forward Chane Behanan (21) dunks against the Michigan during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.Chris O'Meara/The Associated Press

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Michigan Wolverines head coach John Beilein watches his team play the Louisville Cardinals in the first half of their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters

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Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) and Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) work for a rebound during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) shoots over Michigan forward Glenn Robinson III (1) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.Charlie Neibergall/The Associated Press

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Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) shoots over Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.Charlie Neibergall/The Associated Press

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Michigan forward Jordan Morgan (52) falls to the court against Louisville forward Montrezl Harrell, top left, and Louisville guard/forward Luke Hancock (11) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.Charlie Neibergall/The Associated Press

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Michigan Wolverines guard Spike Albrecht (2) hits a three-point shot in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals of their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.TAMI CHAPPELL/Reuters

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Michigan Wolverines guard Spike Albrecht reacts after a three point basket against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half of their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters

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Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) heads to the hoop against the Michigan during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.Charlie Neibergall/The Associated Press

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Louisville forward Montrezl Harrell (24) dunks the ball against Michigan during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta.Charlie Neibergall/The Associated Press

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Louisville Cardinals forward Montrezl Harrell celebrates after a dunk against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half of their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters

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Michigan Wolverines guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) goes to the basket over Louisville Cardinals guard/forward Wayne Blackshear (20) and center Gorgui Dieng (10) of their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.TAMI CHAPPELL/Reuters

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Michigan Wolverines guard Nik Stauskas celebrates after making a three point basket against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half of their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.JEFF HAYNES/Reuters

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Louisville forward Chane Behanan (21) reacts after defeating Michigan after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 82-76.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Louisville head coach Rick Pitino and Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) reacts after Louisville defeated Michigan during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 82-76.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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The Louisville Cardinals celebrate as Michigan Wolverines guard Trey Burke (3) leaves the court after Louisville won the NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.JEFF HAYNES/Reuters

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Michigan Wolverines forward Mitch McGary congratulates injured Louisville Cardinals guard Kevin Ware after the the Cardinals won the NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters

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Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino holds up the championship trophy with his team after defeating the Michigan Wolverines in their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.TAMI CHAPPELL/Reuters

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Injured Louisville Cardinals guard Kevin Ware cuts down the net after the Cardinals defeated the Michigan Wolverines in their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2013.JEFF HAYNES/Reuters

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