For the first time since the 2006 and 2007 seasons, we have back-to-back national champions. The UConn Huskies secured their sixth title since 1999 when they won their first championship.
Much like last season, the Huskies were in a class of their own with each victory by 10 or more points. The team was led by Tristen Newton’s 15.1 points per game and Donovan Clingan’s 7.4 rebounds per game.
Purdue big man Zach Edey did all he could to bring the title home to West Lafayette, Indiana, but even his 37-point and 10-rebound night wasn’t enough for the Boilermakers.
The Huskies join the Florida Gators, the Duke Blue Devils, and the UCLA Bruins as the only teams to win back-to-back titles since 1970.