The UConn Huskies dominated the second half of Monday night's Championship game, after trailing for much of the first half, and won Jim Calhoun's third National Title 53-41. The Husky defense turned in one of the best defensive performances of recent basketball history as they held Butler to only 18 percent shooting for the entire game. You can read all about Monday's game on mainstream news sources, but in honor of the end of the 2010-11 season, here is the Snider Sports Network's All-Tournament Team:Tournament MVP: Kemba Walker, UConn
This award goes without saying as Kemba led the Big East's 9th place team to a truly historic late-season run. After capping off a 5 win in 5 day feat at the Big East Tournament, many believed the Huskies would be too worn out for a deep tournament. UConn not only had a deep run in them, but they had what it took to win the National Championship, the 3rd for coach Jim Calhoun. Another tremendous accomplishment that UConn receives little credit for is the fact that they played in 3 tournaments this year and came home with the title all 3 times; first in Maui, then at Madison Square Garden, and finally in Houston at the National Championship.
First Team
G: Joey Rodirguez, VCU
G: Shelvin Mack, Butler
F: Marcus Morris, Kansas
F: Derrick Williams, Arizona
C: Jared Sullinger, Ohio State
Second Team
G: Brandon Knight, Kentucky
G: Jimmer Fredette, BYU
F: Jeremy Lamb, UConn
F: Terrence Jones, Kentucky
C: Alex Oriakhi, UConn
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