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2005 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game
The 2005 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game was the final game of the 2005 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament and it determined the national champion for the 2004-05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season The game was played on April 4, 2005, at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri and featured the Chicago Regional Champion, overall #1-seed Illinois and Syracuse Regional Champion, #1-seeded North Carolina. This was the first championship game since 1999 that was played between two #1 seeds. North Carolina took off with a 40–27 lead at the half and Illinois failed to mount a comeback win after coming back as much as 15. The Tar Heels won 75–70, for their 4th national championship, and first under Roy Williams. As of 2024, this remains Illinois’ sole appearance in the national championship game. Participants Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois entered the tournament as the #1 seed in the Chicago Regional. In the 1st round, Illinois surviv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NFCC
The PFF National Challenge Cup is an annual single-elimination tournament, knockout association football, football competition in men's domestic Football in Pakistan, Pakistani football within the Pakistan football league system. It is organized by and named after the Pakistan Football Federation. Initially named as ''Inter Departmental Championship'', it was introduced in 1979 as a football tournament for departmental selections and Pakistan Armed Forces, armed forces teams excluded from the National Football Championship (Pakistan), National Football Championship of Pakistan''.'' Khan Research Laboratories F.C., Khan Research Laboratories have won the most titles (six). WAPDA F.C., WAPDA are the current champions, winning the 2023–24 PFF National Challenge Cup, 2023–24 edition courtesy of a 1–0 win against SA Gardens FC, SA Gardens in the final. Background Introduced in 1979 to offer nationwide competition to departmental selections and Pakistan Armed Forces, armed force ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2005 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 15, 2005, and ended with the championship game on April 4 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. The Final Four consisted of top seed Illinois, in their first Final Four appearance since 1989, Louisville, making their first appearance since winning the national championship in 1986, North Carolina, reaching their first Final Four since their 2000 Cinderella run, and Michigan State, back in the Final Four for the first time since 2001. North Carolina emerged as the national champion for a fourth time, defeating Illinois in the final 75–70. North Carolina's Sean May was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. It was coach Roy Williams's first national championship. For the first time since 1999, when Weber State defeated North Carolina, a #14 seed defeated a #3 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rashad McCants
Rashad Dion McCants (born September 25, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who has played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as well as overseas. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels The North Carolina Tar Heels (also Carolina Tar Heels) are the college sports in the United States, intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The name Tar Heel is a nickname used to refer to ..., winning a national championship in his junior season. High school career McCants began his high school career at Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville, North Carolina, and finished at New Hampton School in New Hampton, New Hampshire, New Hampton, New Hampshire. He led New Hampton to the 2002 New England Prep School Class A championship and was named Most Valuable Player, MVP of the title game. McCants played alongside future college teammate Wes Miller during his senior season. McCants was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–05 Villanova Wildcats Men's Basketball Team
The 2004–05 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University in the 2004–05 college basketball season. Villanova, led by head coach Jay Wright, put together a strong season that formed the foundation of Villanova’s re-emergence as a college basketball elite. Utilizing a starting lineup that consisted of non-seniors (juniors Randy Foye, Jason Fraser, Allan Ray, and Curtis Sumpter, along with sophomore Mike Nardi, the Wildcats played a fast-paced style of basketball that became a common topic of intrigue among analysts. Villanova entered the NCAA tournament as the No. 5 seed in the Syracuse region and made a Sweet Sixteen appearance before losing to eventual champion North Carolina. This was the first of two consecutive years the Wildcats would bow out of the tournament after facing the eventual champion. Roster Schedule , - !colspan=9 style=, Regular season , - !colspan=9 style=, Big East Tourn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–05 Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball Team
The 2004–05 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represented Iowa State University during the 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Cyclones were coached by Wayne Morgan, who was in his 2nd season. They played their home games at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, and competed in the Big 12 Conference. Previous season The Cyclones finished 20–13, 7–9 in Big 12 play to finish 8th the regular season conference standings. They lost to Oklahoma State in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament. They received an at-large bid to the NIT tournament where they defeated Georgia, Florida State, Marquette and lost to Rutgers in the Final Four. Incoming players Roster Schedule and results , - !colspan=12 style="", Exhibition , - , - !colspan=12 style="", Regular season , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - !colspan=12 style="", Big 12 Tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvin Williams
Marvin Gaye Williams Jr. (born June 19, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. He played one season of college basketball for North Carolina before being drafted second overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2005 NBA draft. High school career Born and raised in Bremerton, Washington, Williams attended Bremerton High School, where he was a two-time all-state selection and the Washington Player of the Year by the ''Associated Press''. As a junior in 2002–03, he averaged 23.9 points and 14 rebounds and was named area player of the year. As a senior in 2003–04, he averaged 28.7 points, 15.5 rebounds, 5.1 blocked shots and 5.2 assists. He was subsequently named a McDonald's All-American and earned first-team ''Parade'' All-American honors. College career Williams played a lone season at North Carolina in 2004–05, helping the Tar Heels win the NCAA championship. His tip-in with 1:26 remaining in the NCAA final against Illinois broke a 70–70 tie, propelli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–05 Oakland Golden Grizzlies Men's Basketball Team
The 2004–05 Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team were a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball team representing Oakland University as a member of the Mid-Continent Conference (Mid-Con). Oakland finished the season 13–19 overall, 7–9 in Mid-Con play to finish 7th in the regular season standings. The Golden Grizzlies surprised by winning the Mid-Con tournament to secure the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Making their first NCAA tournament appearance in school history, Oakland was one of two No. 16 seeds in the Syracuse region. The team defeated fellow No. 16 seed Alabama A&M, 79–69, in the play-in game before losing to No. 1 seed and eventual National champion North Carolina in the round of 64. Roster Schedule and results , - !colspan=9 style=, Regular season , - !colspan=10 style=, , - !colspan=10 style=, References {{DEFAULTSORT:2004-05 Oakland Golde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–05 Louisville Cardinals Men's Basketball Team
The 2004–05 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team represented the University of Louisville during the 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, Louisville's 91st season of intercollegiate competition. The Cardinals competed in Conference USA and were coached by Rick Pitino, who was in his fourth season. The team played home games at Freedom Hall. The Cardinals won the Conference USA tournament championship (their 2nd), defeating Memphis 75–74. Louisville defeated West Virginia 93–85 (OT) to win the NCAA Tournament Albuquerque Regional and advance to the Final Four (their 8th) where they fell to eventual runner-up Illinois 72–57. The Cardinals finished with a 33–5 (14–2) record. Roster Schedule and results , - !colspan=9 style=, Regular season , - !colspan=9 style=, Conference USA Tournament , - !colspan=9 style=, NCAA Tournament Rankings References {{DEFAULTSORT:2004-05 Louisville Cardinals men's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–05 Arizona Wildcats Men's Basketball Team
The 2004–05 Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team represented the University of Arizona during the 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Hall-of-Famer Lute Olson led the team in his 22nd year as Arizona's head coach. The team played their home games at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona as members of the Pacific-10 Conference. The Wildcats recorded 30 or more wins for the third time in program history with a record of 30–7 overall. A 15–3 record in conference play earned Olson and Arizona an 11th Pacific-10 Conference championship. Arizona was invited to the NCAA tournament for the 21st-straight season, receiving a 3-seed in the Midwest Region. The team advanced to the Elite Eight by defeating (14-seed) Utah State, (11) UAB, and (2) Oklahoma State before falling 90–89 in overtime to top-seeded Illinois. Roster Depth chart Schedule , - !colspan=9 style="background:#; color:white;", Regular season , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–05 Nevada Wolf Pack Men's Basketball Team
The 2004–05 Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team represented the University of Nevada, Reno during the 2003–04 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Wolf Pack, led by former assistant and first-year head coach Mark Fox, played their home games at the Lawlor Events Center on their campus in Reno, Nevada as members of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). After finishing atop the conference regular season standings, Nevada was upset in the quarterfinal round of the WAC tournament, but did receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as No. 9 seed in the Chicago Region. The Wolf Pack defeated Texas in the opening round before falling to No. 1 overall seed and eventual National runner-up Illinois in the round of 32. This was the second straight season where Nevada's season was ended by the National runner-up. The team finished with a record of 25–7 (16–2 WAC). Roster Schedule and results , - !colspan=9 style=, Regular season , - !colspan=9 sty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Men's Basketball
The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights men's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program that represents Fairleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack, New Jersey. The school's team currently competes in the Northeast Conference (NEC) and plays their home games at the Bogota Savings Bank Center. The Knights have appeared seven times in the NCAA Tournament, most recently in 2023. Fairleigh Dickinson's most notable NCAA tournament run came in the 2023 NCAA tournament. On March 17, 2023, during March Madness, the Knights became the second men's No. 16 seed team and first First Four team to beat a No. 1 seed team when they defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 63–58. They also advanced past the Round of 64 for the first time in the school's history. Postseason results NCAA Division I The Knights have appeared in seven NCAA tournaments. Their combined record is 3–7. NCAA Division II The Knights appeared in one NCAA Division II men's basketball tourn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
