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Long journey for Napier and UConn ends with another national title

Shabazz Napier (a game-high 22 points) was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

Shabazz Napier (a game-high 22 points) was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

Ollie and Napier boarded a golf cart headed toward their news conference. Ollie sat in front, Napier behind, a pair of Connecticut guards who led Connecticut back to a national title. Here they were, the coach who found stability and the guard who had exuded it.