The 1993

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was the 19th annual

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to determine the national champions of

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(NCAA) men's

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collegiate basketball in the

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. For the first time, the championship rounds were contested in

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. Ohio Northern defeated Augustana (IL), 71–68, in the final, earning their first NCAA Division III national title. The Polar Bears (28–2) were coached by first-year head coach Joe Campoli.

Bracket

Top left sectional

Bottom left sectional

Top right sectional

Bottom right sectional

National finals

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All-tournament team

* Kirk Anderson, Augustana (IL) * Mark Gooden, Ohio Northern * Aaron Madry, Ohio Northern * Steven Haynes, UMass Dartmouth * Keith Wood, Rowan

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