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Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts after a play against the Florida Gators during the second half of the national championship game.

Kelvin Sampson Looked So Defeated in Final Moments of Houston's Loss to Florida

Eva Geitheim

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Apr 8, 2025

Florida won its third national championship with a 65-63 win over Houston in 2025.

One Stat Summed Up Just How Wild Florida's National Title Game Win Was

Ryan Phillips

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Apr 8, 2025

Florida Gators players hoist the trophy after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Here's This Year's 'One Shining Moment' for Florida After Winning National Championship

Ryan Phillips

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida's players celebrated after winning the 2025 men's basketball national championship.

Florida’s Entire Team Got in on the Postgame Interview After Winning National Championship

Ryan Phillips

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Apr 7, 2025

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Fans in Shock Over Houston’s Really Bad Last Possession in NCAA Title Loss to Florida

Kristen Wong

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Apr 7, 2025

Walter Clayton Jr. consoles Emmanuel Sharp after the national title game.

Walter Clayton Jr. Classily Consoled Houston Player After Final Moment of Title Game

Karl Rasmussen

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Apr 7, 2025

Broome leads the first team of Sports Illustrated’s All-Americans.

Sports Illustrated’s 2024–25 Men’s College Basketball All-Americans

SI Staff

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten and forward Thomas Haugh battle for the ball against Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler during the second half of the national championship game of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Fans Blasted Bad Officiating in Second Half of Houston-Florida NCAA Title Game

Ryan Phillips

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston should be back as a title contender next season.

Men’s College Basketball 2025–26 Way-Too-Early Top 25

Kevin Sweeney

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Apr 7, 2025

Duke is the 10-1 favorite to win the 2026 edition of the NCAA Tournament.

2026 March Madness Odds: Duke Favored to Win National Championship in Opening Odds

Iain MacMillan

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida's Alijah Martin (15) flies to the basket while Houston's Joseph Tugler tries to block.

Florida Stuns Houston to Capture Men's NCAA Tournament Championship (In Photos)

SI Staff

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Apr 7, 2025

Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) shoots the ball as Houston Cougars guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) attempts a block during the second half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Florida Coasts to Title Win Over Houston

Derek Parker

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) and Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) reach for a rebound against the Houston Cougars in the second half in the national championship game.

Florida’s Coaches Got Called for Costly Technical Foul in NCAA Title Game vs. Houston

Eva Geitheim

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. was held scoreless during the first half of the 2025 national championship game.

Florida Star Walter Clayton Jr. Held Scoreless in First Half vs. Houston

Ryan Phillips

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston's Wilson makes a three off the class during the title game vs. Florida

Houston's Mylik Wilson Had the Perfect Reaction to Banking in Three-Pointer in Title Game

Blake Silverman

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Apr 7, 2025

Hakeem Olajuwon and Victor Wembanyama attend the NCAA tournament final between Houston and Florida at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Victor Wembanyama Seen Sitting With Hakeem Olajuwon at NCAA Title Game

Karl Rasmussen

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Apr 7, 2025

The Houston Cougars and the Florida Gators line up for opening tip of the national title game.

College Basketball Fans Were Frustrated by National Title Game's Late Tipoff Time

Karl Rasmussen

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to the media.

Kelvin Sampson Explains Reason Behind 'Don't Sleep on Houston' Message

Eva Geitheim

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Apr 7, 2025

Jim Nantz cheers on the Houston Cougars during the 2024 NCAA Tournament

Jim Nantz Says Watching Houston Play in Final Four Tougher Than Working the Games

Karl Rasmussen

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Apr 7, 2025

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