LIVE 2 2007-02-23T17:22:05-07:00 UConn, coached by Jim Calhoun, wins the national title with a 77-74 victory in the final game over Duke. Tournament MVP Richard Rip Hamilton scored 27 points and pulled down 7 rebounds for the Huskies. This was a significant victory for the program, as it cemented their reputation as a true basketball power after decades of barely missing the Final Four. Standard Definition Division I true 1999 Division I Men's Basketball National Championship - UCONN vs. Duke - Other/Not Applicable 1999 NCAA Div.I Basketball Championship Final - UConn v. Duke - / false false 2 Wax Works 30699010_0733 National Championship 2 feb65344-7cb7-58c9-a48d-58beefcb2aba Men's Basketball UCONN, Duke UCONN Duke UCONN, Duke,UCONN,Duke Tropicana Field, St.Petersburg, FL : 419 2499 USD 2010-03-10T00:08:55-07:00 30699010_0733 Duke UCONN Connecticut 2 UConn, coached by Jim Calhoun, wins the national title with a 77-74 victory in the final game over Duke. Tournament MVP Richard Rip Hamilton scored 27 points and pulled down 7 rebounds for the Huskies. This was a significant victory for the program, as it cemented their reputation as a true basketball power after decades of barely missing the Final Four. 2010-03-10T00:08:55-07:00 22 1999