WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The back-to-back title-winning Florida Gators

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When the reigning champion North Carolina Tar Heels were knocked out of March Madness this past weekend, it wasn't just another upset in what has been an absolutely wild tournament so far — it also ensured that for the eleventh straight season college basketball won't have a repeat title winner. 

The last team to pull off that feat was the 2007 Florida Gators. The Gators were led by a collection of upperclassmen who all elected to bypass the NBA draft and return to school — a rarity even then. They were dominant all year, and claimed a number one seed in the NCAA tournament, ultimately dispatching a Greg Oden-led Ohio State team in the national title game. 

Below, we take a look at what became of those Florida Gators after their historic run ended. 

Joakim Noah was the Final Four Most Outstanding Player for the Gators' first national title, was a second-team All-American in 2007, and let the Gators in blocked shots in 2007.

Noah was drafted by the Bulls in 2007 and had a successful career in Chicago, winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2014. He is currently on the New York Knicks.

Corey Brewer was the Final Four Most Outstanding Player in 2007, and led the Gators in steals that season.

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