The 1999

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. Defending champions Wisconsin–Platteville defeated Hampden-Sydney, 76–75 (in two overtimes), in the final, clinching a fourth overall title and a second consecutive championship. The Pioneers (30–2) were coached by

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, who claimed his fourth title at Platteville (

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). Ryan departed for Division I

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after this season before eventually becoming the head coach for

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in 2001. Merrill Brunson, also from Platteville, was named Most Outstanding Player.

Bracket

Top left sectional

Bottom left sectional

Top right sectional

Bottom right sectional

National finals

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