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Syracuse was the National Champion in 2003. Who was the most outstanding player?

Carmelo Anthony. Carmelo became the first freshman to win the award since 1944 when Arnie Ferrin won the award for Utah. Syracuse won the game 81-78 over Kansas.

Juan Dixon was the most oustanding player for which team in 2002?

Maryland. Maryland won their first national championship in 2002, winning 64-52 over Indiana.

How many times was Lew Alcindor named most oustanding player?

3. Lew Alcindor, now known was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, won the award three years in a row in '67, '68, and '69, under coach John Wooden at UCLA.

In 1983, which player won the MVP, and was on the losing team?

Hakeem Olajuwon. Hakeem won the award in 1983, when his Houston Cougars lost to the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

Who won the award for UNLV in 1990?

Anderson Hunt. Anderson Hunt won the award, and the Runnin' Rebels became the first team to score over 100 points in a championship game.

Who won the award in 1995 for UCLA?

Ed O'Bannon. UCLA defeated Arkansas in 1995 for the national championship denying Arkansas a chance at a repeat.

Who was the first freshman to win the most oustanding player?

Arnie Ferrin. Ferrin helped Utah win the title in 1944.

Which year did Earvin "Magic" Johnson win the award?

1979. Magic defeated Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores. This would be the first of many matchups between the two Hall of Famers.

Michael Jordan won the award in 1982?

f. Although he hit the game winning shot, MJ took a back seat to teammate James Worthy in 1982.

Who won the award in 2000?

Mateen Cleaves. The Spartans defeated the Gators 89-76 on the way to their second national championship.