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One Shining Moment: NCAA March Madness Highlights From The Last Decade (VIDEO)

First Posted: 04/05/11 12:28 AM ET   Updated: 06/04/11 06:12 AM ET

The UConn Huskies topped the Butler Bulldogs 53-41 in tonight's championship game. With this year's NCAA tournament over and the final nets cut down, it's finally time for "One Shining Moment."

Below, HuffPost Sports presents every One Shining Moment of the last decade (including the 2011 video).

The annual tradition of "One Shining Moment," which TIME calls "an emotional experience," has frequently featured Luther Vandross in recent years and 2011's highlight reel is no different.

Without further ado:

One Shining Moment 2011
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The UConn Huskies topped the Butler Bulldogs 53-41 in tonight's championship game. With this year's NCAA tournament over and the final nets cut down, it's finally time for "One Shining Moment." Bel...
The UConn Huskies topped the Butler Bulldogs 53-41 in tonight's championship game. With this year's NCAA tournament over and the final nets cut down, it's finally time for "One Shining Moment." Bel...
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cougarsrus
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06:15 PM on 04/05/2011
I get the chills on "the ball is tipped. . ." and am riveted thereafter. Corny? Sure, but I love every minute of it every year. So glad they went back to the traditional Luther Vandross version last night.
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10:26 AM on 04/05/2011
Loved 05 and 09!!!
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cybolt
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03:43 AM on 04/05/2011
I'd rather endure five root canals with no novacaine than listen to *one* rendition let alone a decade's worth.
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CANTHATBE
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12:56 AM on 04/05/2011
2010 the best visuals plus Coppin State is in it. The CBS really did their homework that year. 2003 a great year for having Luther in there. Luther Vandross you are truly missed.
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David Eisenbach
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12:09 AM on 04/05/2011
Does anyone else hate this song?
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Michael Shin
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12:38 AM on 04/05/2011
No. Yea it's cheesy song but it perfectly sums up the rollercoaster that is march madness.
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magnetplanner
I'm late, but you're not. Good work so far.
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01:16 AM on 04/05/2011
Do you mean this song?

The ball is tipped
and there you are
you're running for your life
you're a shooting star
And all the years
no one knows
just how hard you worked
but now it shows...
(in) ONE SHINING MOMENT, IT'S ALL ON THE LINE
ONE SHINING MOMENT, THERE FROZEN IN TIME

But time is short
and the road is long
in the blinking of an eye
ah that moment's gone
And when it's done
win or lose
you always did your best
cuz inside you knew...
(that) ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU REACHED DEEP INSIDE
ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU KNEW YOU WERE ALIVE

Feel the beat of your heart
feel the wind in your face
it's more than a contest
it's more than a race...

And when it's done
win or lose
you always did your best
cuz inside you knew...
(that) ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU REACHED FOR THE SKY
ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU KNEW
ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU WERE WILLING TO TRY
ONE SHINING MOMENT....

I love this song!
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Super Nic
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12:15 PM on 04/05/2011
I love it too! I'm so glad they went back to Luther and not the Jennifer Hudson stunt they pulled last year. That was crap!
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