FINAL FOURScenes from UConn vs. Purdue in NCAA men's basketball championship gameConnecticut Huskies celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) celebrates winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley cuts down the cut after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) cuts the basketball net after winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) cuts the cut after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley cuts down the cut after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley cuts down the cut after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley cuts the basketball net winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) cuts the basketball net after winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley cuts down the cut after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) cuts a piece of the net after winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) cuts the cut after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley cuts the basketball net winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley embraces center Donovan Clingan (32)after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) and forward Alex Karaban (11) celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicBill Murray attends the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley and players celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley is interviewed after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley and players celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicA dejected Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) walks off the court after losing the Men's NCAA national championship game to Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen-Arizona RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley is interviewed after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicGeneral view as the Connecticut Huskies celebrate defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicGeneral view as Connecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) is interviewed on stage after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) and Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicGeneral view as the Connecticut Huskies celebrate defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate defeating Purdue Boilermakers during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow, Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) celebrates winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicGeneral view as the Connecticut Huskies celebrate defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots against Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the second half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots against Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the second half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicGeneral view as the Connecticut Huskies celebrate defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) and Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) celebrate winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate defeating Purdue Boilermakers during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicGeneral view as the Connecticut Huskies celebrate defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies celebrate defeating Purdue Boilermakers during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) celebrates winning the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicGeneral view as the Connecticut Huskies celebrate defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) fouls Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton (2) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley shouts at his team during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicGeneral view as the Connecticut Huskies celebrate defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots against Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the second half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicGeneral view as the Connecticut Huskies celebrate defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley is pulled back by the referee during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley shouts at his team during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley talks to the referee during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley shouts at his team during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) guards Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton (2) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) and Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) reach for the ball in the second half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies fans celebrate during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) reacts in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen-Arizona RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) reaches in on Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter sits court side during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) is tripped up by Connecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley shouts at his team during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) and guard Stephon Castle (5) battle Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) for the ball during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) dunks the ball during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley shouts during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Hassan Diarra (10) collides with Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) as Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) and Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) look on in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter talks with center Zach Edey (15) during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley shouts during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) shoots while being guarded by Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Furst (1) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) is guarded by Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) battles for the ball with Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) shoots against Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen-Arizona RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) is guarded by Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) guards Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) shoots against Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) passes the ball while being guarded by Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) battles for the ball with Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) reaches in on Connecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) shouts during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) goes up for a shot during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) goes up for a shot during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) and guard Apostolos Roumoglou (33) react in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) and guard Apostolos Roumoglou (33) react with forward Jaylin Stewart (3) and forward Samson Johnson (35) in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter talks to his team during a timeout at the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) and forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) blocks Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter reacts after a foul call in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) looks to pass during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) shoots against Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter reacts after a foul call in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Hassan Diarra (10) reaches in on Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) guards Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) and forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) blocks Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) passes the ball during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) takes a shot while being guarded by Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Hassan Diarra (10) fouls Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) and forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) block Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Hassan Diarra (10) lands on Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley shouts to his team during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) shoots against Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) and forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) in the first half in the national championship game of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) passes the ball over Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) is guarded by Connecticut Huskies guard Hassan Diarra (10) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shouts during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) blocks Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton (2) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) guards Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) blocks Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton (2) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) attempts a shot during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) blocks Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton (2) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) guards Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) is guarded by Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots against Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) blocks Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton's (2) shot during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) shoots against Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) and guard Braden Smith (3) in the first half in the national championship game of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) guards Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) collides with Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) blocks Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) guards Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies fans cheer before the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicGeneral view of the first half between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers getting ready to take the court during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) and center Zach Edey (15) guard Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton (2) during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers fans react in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) looks to shoot during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicGeneral view of the first half between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) fights for the ball against Connecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) and center Donovan Clingan (32) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) stands for the National Anthem during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies take the court during the Men's NCAA national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicPurdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) high-fives coaches during the Men's NCAA national championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Michael Chow/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) is introduced before the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.Patrick Breen/The Republic