Connecticut defeats Kentucky for national title

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels, right, shoots over Kentucky forward Alex Poythress during the second half of the Huskies’ 60-54 victory in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game on Monday.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Kentucky’s Andrew Harrison celebrates after hitting a shot during Monday’s NCAA tournament championship game against Connecticut.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Connecticut’s Shabazz Napier, left, DeAndre Daniels celebrate a basket during Monday’s NCAA tournament championship game against Kentucky.  (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Connecticut Coach Kevin Ollie calls out to his players during Monday’s NCAA tournament championship game against Kentucky.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Connecticut’s Shabazz Napier falls to the court during Monday’s NCAA tournament championship game against Kentucky.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Connecticut’s Ryan Boatright, center, drives past Kentucky’s Aaron Harrison during Monday’s NCAA tournament championship game.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Connecticut’s Shabazz Napier, left, and Kentucky’s Julius Randle chase after a loose ball during Monday’s NCAA tournament championship game.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Connecticut celebrates immediately after their 60-54 win over Kentucky in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game on Monday.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Connecticut celebrates immediately after their 60-54 win over Kentucky in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game on Monday.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Connecticut celebrates immediately after their 60-54 win over Kentucky in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game on Monday.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Connecticut’s Ryan Boatright is hoisted into the air by a teammate immediately after the Huskies’ 60-54 win over Kentucky in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game Monday.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Connecticut celebrates immediately after their 60-54 win over Kentucky in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game on Monday.  (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Connecticut players celebrate immediately after their 60-54 win over Kentucky in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game on Monday.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Connecticut players celebrate following the Huskies’ 60-54 win over Kentucky in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game Monday.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Connecticut Coach Kevin Ollie celebrates while cutting down the net after beating Kentucky, 60-54, in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game Monday.  (Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press)

Connecticut teammates Tor Watts, left, and Lasan Kromah look on as Terrence Samuel, center, kisses the championship trophy following the Huskies’ 60-54 win over Kentucky in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game Monday.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Connecticut celebrates its NCAA men’s basketball championship following its win over Kentucky on Monday.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Connecticut Coach Kevin Ollie gives player Shabazz Napier a kiss following the Huskies’ 60-54 win over Kentucky in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game   (Tom Fox / Associated Press)