The 2004

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was the 30th annual

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to determine the national champions of

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collegiate basketball in the

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. The field contained forty-eight teams, and each program was allocated to one of four sectionals. All sectional games were played on campus sites, while the national semifinals, third-place final, and championship finals were contested at the

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. Wisconsin–Stevens Point defeated defending champions Williams, 84–82, in the championship, clinching their first national title. The Pointers (29–5) were coached by Jack Bennett.

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, also from Stevens Point, was named Most Outstanding Player.

Bracket

Top left sectional

Bottom left sectional

Top right sectional

Bottom right sectional

National finals

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