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Duke outlast Wisconsin to win fifth NCAA National Championship

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The Duke Blue Devils and coach Mike Krzyzewski win their fifth NCAA National Championship by edging out the Wisconsin Badgers 68-63.

The Duke Blue Devils edged out the Wisconsin Badgers to claim their fifth NCAA National Championship on Monday night.

Mike Krzyzewski's side came through 68-63 in a to-and-fro game in Indianapolis, with Tyus Jones's 23 points earning him the Most Outstanding Player award.

The Duke Blue Devils celebrate after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers during the NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2015© Getty Images

Duke center Jahlil Okafor, who could be the number-one pick in this year's NBA Draft if he decides to enter, was in foul trouble for much of the game and only played 22 minutes.

He scored just 10 points but made crucial baskets late on as the Blue Devils pulled away in the closing minutes.

Okafor's Wisconsin counterpart Frank Kaminsky had a double-double on the night with 21 points and 12 rebounds.

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