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NCAA Championship: Gonzaga vs. North Carolina (April 3)

Gonzaga plays North Carolina in the NCAA Championship game in Phoenix, Monday, April 3, 2017.

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Mon., April 3, 2017

Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski defends North Carolina’s Justin Jackson in the first half of the national championship game on Monday, April 3, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) shoots a hook shot during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) fights for a rebound with North Carolina forward Justin Jackson (44) and North Carolina forward Theo Pinson (1) during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) works his way to the basket during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) and North Carolina forward Luke Maye (32) fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) shoots the ball over North Carolina forward Luke Maye (32) during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona. Colin Mulvany/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (0) looks for an opening in the defense during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (0) dribbles the ball during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men’s basketball game on April 3 in Glendale, Ariz.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) shoots the ball over North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4)during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona. Colin Mulvany/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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North Carolina forward Tony Bradley (5) knocks a shot away from Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) l during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams roars after scoring against North Carolina, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) meets North Carolina Isaiah Hicks at the rim, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins dunks over North Carolina guard Nate Britt (0) and Isaiah Hicks (4) Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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North Carolina guard Joel Berry hits a shot over Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga Josh Perkins tries to inbound the ball against pressure from North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) tries to lift Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) spirits after he was called for his fifth foul during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) runs into the defense of North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4) and North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) as he struggles to make it to the basket during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski is pressured by North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks, left, and Isaiah Hicks, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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North Carolina guard Joel Berry II (2) scored 22 point against the Zags during an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) tries to squeeze between North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) and North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4) during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) takes a shot over North Carolina forward Tony Bradley (5) during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) points after making a two pointer during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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North Carolina is photographed with the NCAA National Championship Trophy after beating the Zags 71-65 Monday in Glendale Arizona.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) and Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) try and stop a shot by North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4) during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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North Carolina coach Roy Williams has words for his players against Gonzaga, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) falls and loses control of the ball during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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North Carolina guard Joel Berry II (2) slips as Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) defends under the basket during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) tries to keep control of the ball during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga guards Nigel Williams-Goss (5) and Josh Perkins try to stop North Carolina guard Joel Berry, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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As the clock ticked down, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few tried to keep the Zags focused during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) makes a pass around North Carolina guard Joel Berry II (2) during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins fights to get the away from North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks, left and guard Joel Berry, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga players Jeremy Jones and Rem Bakamus celebrate as the Zags take the lead int he second half against North Carolina, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel William-Goss hurts his ankle against North Carolina, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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With less than a minute left in the game, Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) injured his leg during an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams could not stop North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks from making a shot late in the game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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North Carolina forward Justin Jackson seals the win over Gonzaga with a dunk, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Randy Perkins and Lauren Perkins, father and sister of Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins, feel the pain of the lose to North Carolina, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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With less than thirty seconds left in the game, an emotional Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) is comforted by Gonzaga head coach Mark Few. The Zags lost the game to to North Carolina 71-62.

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With less than thirty seconds left in the game, an emotional Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) is comforted by Gonzaga head coach Mark Few. The Zags lost the game to to North Carolina 71-62.

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The Tar Heels celebrate their NCAA National Championship during an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few, and players Przemek Karnowski, Jordan Mathews and Nigel William-Goss wear the lose to North Carolina on their faces, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins, right, is consoled by teammates Jack Beach, center and Bryan Alberts in the locker room after the lose to North Carolina, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins meets North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga’s Josh Perkins celebrates after sinking a 3-pointers against North Carolina on Monday.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) looks to pass as North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4) defends during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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A rebound falls into Bulldogs hands during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) tries to block a shot by North Carolina forward Theo Pinson (1) during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga’s Zach Collins swats a shot by North Carolina forward Tony Bradley on Monday during the national championship game. Collins fouled out and finished with nine points.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few directs a play during the first half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona. Colin Mulvany/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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North Carolina guard Theo Pinson slam dunks on Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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With less than a minute left in the game, Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) injured his leg during an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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With less than a minute left in the game, Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) injured his leg during an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel William-Goss has his shot blocked by North Carolina forward Kennedy Meek in the final seconds, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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With less than thirty seconds left in the game, an emotional Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) is comforted by Gonzaga head coach Mark Few. The Zags lost the game to to North Carolina 71-62.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few consoles guard Nigel Wiliams-Goss in the finals seconds against North Carolina, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) walks off the court as North Carolina forward Theo Pinson (1) celebrates as the Tar Heels beat the Zags 71-65 during a NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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North Carolina Celebrates their 71-65 win over Gonzaga during the an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Wiliams-Goss holds his head after losing to North Carolina, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss becomes emotional after being defeated by North Carolina, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) tries to lift Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) spirits after he was called for his fifth foul during the second half of an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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North Carolina celebrates beating Gonzaga, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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The Tar Heels celebrate their NCAA National Championship during an NCAA National Championship men's basketball game, Mon., April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins, right, is consoled by teammates Jack Beach, center and Bryan Alberts in the locker room after the lose to North Carolina, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few, and players Przemek Karnowski, Jordan Mathews and Nigel William-Goss wear the lose to North Carolina on their faces, Mon., April 3, 2017, in the NCAA national championship game, in Glendale, Az.

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