How do you come back after a year of tournament ineligibility? Win the whole thing as a 7th seed, that's how. Last night, the Connecticut Huskies complete a run that can only be described as incredible, downing Kentucky in the NCAA Championship Game 60-54. After a grueling path to the finals, the Huskies were able to put down the Wildcats after yet another star-caliber night from Shabazz Napier. Not only that, but UConn's defense came ready for war, holding Kentucky to under 40% overall shooting from the field in what actually should have been an even more one-sided game. Napier was honored with the Final Four's Most Outstanding player award, capping off an incredible season that will surely help to boost the senior guard's draft stock.
On the diamond, the MLB entered its second week with a handful of games, although two were postponed due to weather. Most notably, the Los Angeles Angels dealt Houston a major 9-1 blowout, while Colorado put a 8-1 hurting on the White Sox. Catch up on these games and more on the next page.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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C.J. Wilson Holds Down the Mound for the Angels in the NB 3000
Shoe: New Balance Low-Cut 3000
Player: C.J. Wilson
Game: LAA vs. Houston
Key Stat: 8 IP, 1 ER
Shabazz Napier Rallies Huskies to NCAA Championship in the Zoom Crusader
Shoe: Nike Zoom Crusader
Player: Shabazz Napier
Game: Connecticut vs. Kentucky
Key Stat: 22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals
$110
Ryan Boatright Contributes to UConn's Title Win in the Zoom Crsuader
Shoe: Nike Zoom Crusader
Player: Ryan Boatright
Game: Connecticut vs. Kentucky
Key Stat: 14 points, 3 steals
$110
Ryan Boatright Contributes to UConn's Title Win in the Zoom Crsuader
Shoe: Nike Air Max MVP Elite
Player: Jordan Lyles
Game: Colorado vs. CHW
Key Stat: 3-3, 2 RBI
$110
Jason Vargas Allows One Run in KC's Win Over Tampa Bay
Shoe: New Balance 4040
Player: Jason Vargas
Game: Kansas City vs. Tampa Bay
Key Stat: 8 IP, 1 ER
Ryan Boatright Contributes to UConn's Title Win in the Zoom Crsuader
Shoe: Nike Huarache Pro Metal
Player: Troy Tulowitzki
Game: Colorado vs. CHW
Key Stat: 3-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI
$95
Wildcats Take the L, Alex Poythress Wins in Kentucky LeBron XI PE
Shoe: Nike LeBron XI "Kentucky" PE
Player: Alex Poythress
Game: Kentucky vs. Connecticut
Key Stat: 4 points, 5 rebounds
$200
Julius Randle Gives it His All in Heartbreaking Loss
Shoe: Nike Kobe 9 "Detail"
Player: Julius Randle
Game: Kentucky vs. Connecticut
Key Stat: 10 points, 6 rebounds
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Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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