by Amy McLeod
April 6, 2010
For the first time in 9 years the Duke Blue Devils are the NCAA Basketball Champions. The game was close and the finish was one for the books.
Visit the NCAA Web site for all the latest coverage and post game interviews. All the statistics and commentary you can image can be found at this site.
Butler had two chances at a last second upset on shots from sophomore star Gordon Hayward. The world held its collective breath as two shots narrowly missed the basket within the final seven seconds of the game.
This site will give you a taste of the tournament and the final game all through photos.
Sports Illustrated columnist Joe Posnanski’s article sums up the drama and emotion that was wrapped up in the final game of the 2009-2010 basketball season.
Watch the 2010 One Shining Moment video.
Just as quickly as the buzzer sounds, experts begin looking toward the next step, the next season. Read what Eamonn Brennan of ESPN has to say about the “Top 10 storylines for offseason”. Who will be the team to beat next year? Where will the coaching carousel take people? Will the NCAA Tournament expand to 96 teams? Brennan has your answers.
Tags: Butler Bulldogs, Duke Blue Devils, Eamonn Brennan, ESPN, Gordon Hayward, Jow Posnanski, NCAA Basketball, One Shining Moment, Sports Illustrated
