Video of Arizona vs Duke - 2001 National Championship
- Final Score: Arizona: 72, Duke: 82
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2001 National Championship
- Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome - Minneapolis, Minnesota
National player of the year Shane Battier led the Blue Devils to their third national championship after defeating the Arizona Wildcats 82-72. Battier collected 18 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and two blocked shots, while Mike Dunleavy Jr. netted 21 points. Although Arizona trailed by just two at halftime, the Blue Devils dominated the final five minutes of play, even holding Arizona scoreless for the remaining 2:50 seconds. The Blue Devils' Mike Krzyzewski tied Bob Knight, his college coach at Army, with three national championships and his ninth title game appearance.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Jason Williams with a ridiculous wrap around reverse layup. (Jason Williams, Duke)
- Jason Williams picks off a pass and gets the fastbreak layup. (Jason Williams, Duke)
- Carlos Boozer comes up with a monster blocked shot. (Carlos Boozer, Duke)
- Shane Battier drives the baseline and hits a flying layup. (Shane Battier, Duke)
- Defensive steal by Casey Canders. Mike Dunleavy Jr. makes a dunk. (Mike Dunleavy Jr., Duke)
- Shane Battier draws the foul while making a 2point jump shot. (Shane Battier, Duke)
- Chris Duhon arches it over the defender for the layup and draws the foul. (Chris Duhon, Duke)
- Shane Battier makes an awesome followup dunk. (Shane Battier, Duke)
- Shane Battier slams over the defender on the dish from Jason Williams. (Shane Battier, Duke)