Florida took down Houston 65-63 in a thriller, preventing the Cougars from getting a shot off in the closing seconds and denying Houston its first-ever title. This is the Gators' third championship and their first since going back-to-back in 2006 and 2007.

Depending on the way everything shakes out in the offseason, Florida still could be positioned for success for years to come.

Florida won its third national championship in program history on Monday night — and it came following a blunder from Houston on the final possession of the game. The mistake cost the Cougars the NCAA Tournament.