However , Connecticut beat the heavily favored Blue Devils , 77 - 74 , behind Richard Hamliton , who was named the tournament 's most outstanding player .
Head coach Mike Krzyzewski 's deep squad included future NBA players Shane Battier , Elton Brand and Corey Maggette .
Connecticut beat the heavily favored Blue Devils , 77 - 74 , behind Richard Hamliton , who was named the tournament 's most outstanding player .
Head coach Mike Krzyzewski 's deep squad included future NBA players Shane Battier , Elton Brand and Corey Maggette .