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NCAA college basketball tournament 2012

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Florida State Seminoles MVP Michael Snaer (21), Ian Miller (30-center) and the rest of the Seminoles celebrate winning the ACC Championship 85-82 over the North Carolina Tar Heels, Philips Arena, Sunday, March 11, 2012.

Florida State's coach Leonard Hamilton wears a basketball net around his neck after winning the 59th Annual ACC Basketball Championship game.

Florida State's Jon Kreft hangs in the air after dunking the ball in front of North Carolina' s Tyler Zeller.

An unhappy North Carolina fan sits in the stands wearing a mask as Florida State extends their lead in the 59th Annual ACC Basketball Championship game.

North Carolina Tar Heels P.J. Hairston reacts to sinking a 3-point shot to keep it close in the final minutes against Florida State in the ACC Tournament championship game.

Florida State's Jeff Peterson collides with North Carolina' s Justin Watts as his teammate Tyler Zeller tries to block the ball.

North Carolina 's Justin Watts remains on the floor after being fouled.

Florida State Seminoles Deividas Dulkys knocks North Carolina Tar Heels Tyler Zeller to the floor with Zeller being called for a foul.

Florida State's Okaro White and Ian Miller players play tight defense on North Carolina's Kendall Marshall in the second half of the 59th Annual ACC Basketball Championship game.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams gives instructions to his team during the championship game at the 59th Annual ACC Basketball Tournament at Philips Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, March 11, 2012.

Florida State's Luke Loucks takes the ball to the basket against North Carolina's Kendall Marshall during the championship game at the 59th Annual ACC Basketball Tournament at Philips Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, March 11, 2012. FSU won the game 85-82.

Florida State Seminoles Deividas Dulkys reacts to hitting a 3-pointer over North Carolina P.J. Hairston.

Florida State Seminoles Deividas Dulkys hits a 3-pointer over North Carolina P.J. Hairston.

Florida State Seminoles Jon Kreft and North Carolina Tar Heels Tyler Zeller battle for a rebound.

North Carolina Tar Heels Kendall Marshall looks to pass it off finding himself surrounded by Florida State Seminoles defenders. FSU won the game 85-82.

North Carolina Tar Heels forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots over Florida State center Jon Kreft (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Atlanta.

North Carolina and Florida State play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Atlanta.

Vanderbilt players celebrate their 71-64 win over Kentucky in the championship game of the 2012 Southeastern Conference basketball tournament at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Sunday, March 11, 2012.

MVP John Jenkins, left, celebrates with teammates after winning the 2012 Southeastern Conference tournament at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Sunday, March 11, 2012.

Vanderbilt head coach Kevin Stallings reacts after his team defeated Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Members of the Kentucky bench react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game.

Kentucky guard Darius Miller (1) and Kentucky forward Anthony Davis (23) walks off the court following a 71-64 loss to Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship game of the 2012 Southeastern Conference tournament at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Sunday, March 11, 2012.

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Florida State Seminoles MVP Michael Snaer (21), Ian Miller (30-center) and the rest of the Seminoles celebrate winning the ACC Championship 85-82 over the North Carolina Tar Heels, Philips Arena, Sunday, March 11, 2012.

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