The Louisville Cardinals win the NCAA Big East Bas

The Louisville Cardinals win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York

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Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino talks to Chane Behanan in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.  Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino talks to Chane Behanan in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship. UPI/John Angelillo

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      Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John Angelillo

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      Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John Angelillo

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      Louisville Cardinals Russ Smith reacts after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

      6.54

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      Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino talks to Chane Behanan in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.  Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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      Louisville Cardinals Chane Behanan reacts after getting fouled and making a basket in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

      5.89

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      Cincinnati Bearcats Ge'Lawn Guyn falls to the floor and passes the ball in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

      5.80

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      Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 to win the 2012 Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

      5.77

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      Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva drives to the basket in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

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      Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts while sitting on a teammates shoulders before getting his MVP trophy after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John Angelillo

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      Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva passes the ball between Cincinnati Bearcats Cashmere Wright and Dion Dixon in the first half at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

      5.36

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      Louisville Cardinals Gorgul Dieng dunks the basketball in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

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      Louisville Cardinals players cut down the net after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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      Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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      The Louisville Cardinals react with the trophy after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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      Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva and Angel Nunez react with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

      4.18

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      Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John Angelillo

      4.09

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      Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva makes a behind the back pass to Chris Smith and gets the assist when smith makes the basket in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

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      Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin and players react on the bench in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John Angelillo

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      Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva drives to the basket and scores 2-points in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

      3.14

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  • Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino talks to Chane Behanan in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.  Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin and players react on the bench in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Cincinnati Bearcats Ge'Lawn Guyn falls to the floor and passes the ball in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals players cut down the net after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • The Louisville Cardinals react with the trophy after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Russ Smith reacts after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva and Angel Nunez react with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 to win the 2012 Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts while sitting on a teammates shoulders before getting his MVP trophy after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva drives to the basket in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva drives to the basket and scores 2-points in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva makes a behind the back pass to Chris Smith and gets the assist when smith makes the basket in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Chane Behanan reacts after getting fouled and making a basket in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Peyton Silva passes the ball between Cincinnati Bearcats Cashmere Wright and Dion Dixon in the first half at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

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  • Louisville Cardinals Gorgul Dieng dunks the basketball in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo

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Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin and players react on the bench in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John AngelilloCincinnati Bearcats Ge'Lawn Guyn falls to the floor and passes the ball in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals players cut down the net after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John AngelilloThe Louisville Cardinals react with the trophy after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Russ Smith reacts after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Peyton Silva and Angel Nunez react with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 and win the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 to win the 2012 Big East Basketball Championship.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts with teammates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Peyton Silva reacts while sitting on a teammates shoulders before getting his MVP trophy after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Peyton Silva drives to the basket in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Peyton Silva drives to the basket and scores 2-points in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Peyton Silva makes a behind the back pass to Chris Smith and gets the assist when smith makes the basket in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Chane Behanan reacts after getting fouled and making a basket in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Peyton Silva passes the ball between Cincinnati Bearcats Cashmere Wright and Dion Dixon in the first half at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John AngelilloLouisville Cardinals Gorgul Dieng dunks the basketball in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the finals of the NCAA Big East Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2012.     UPI/John Angelillo