🔥Kansas and Syracuse coaches sought their first championship.
🏀Freshman stars Carmelo Anthony and Jerry McNamara fueled Syracuse's run.
💪Kirk Heinrich and Nick Collison led Kansas's efforts.
🆓Both teams struggled with free throws.
🏆Syracuse emerged victorious, securing their first-ever national championship.
Did Kansas and Syracuse coaches have previous championship experience?
—No, both coaches were seeking their first championship win.
Who were the standout players for Syracuse?
—Freshmen Carmelo Anthony and Jerry McNamara played key roles in Syracuse's success.
Who were the key players for Kansas?
—Kirk Heinrich and Nick Collison were instrumental in Kansas's performance.
What was a major factor in the game?
—Both teams struggled with free throws, which impacted the final outcome.
Which team ultimately won the game?
—Syracuse emerged victorious, securing their first-ever national championship.
00:00The 2003 NCAA Men's Basketball Final took place between Kansas and Syracuse.
00:12Kansas and Syracuse coaches sought their first championship win.
01:40Freshman stars Carmelo Anthony and Jerry McNamara played key roles for Syracuse.
03:30Kirk Heinrich and Nick Collison were instrumental in Kansas's performance.
13:57Both teams struggled with free throws throughout the game.
14:10Syracuse emerged victorious, securing their first-ever national championship.
