2006 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship Florida vs UCLA (2007)

Capturing their first national championship in dominant fashion the Florida Gators defeated the UCLA Bruins by jumping out to a big lead and never looking back Led by the tournaments Most Outstanding Player Joakim Noah and standouts Al Horford and Corey Brewer the Gators were never threatened by UCLA A protégé of Rick Pitino Gators coach Billy Donovan became the winningest coach in Florida history during the course of the 2006 season