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Coach Al Sokaitis and assistant Frank Ostanik gives instructions to guard Ryan Jones in the closing minutes of the Nanooks championship game victory against Weber State in the 2002 Top of the World tournament.

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Freshman Zach Tilbury shares a hug with tournament MVP Brad Oleson after the Nanooks 77-65 win over Weber State to claim the championship of the 2002 Top of the World Classic basketball tournament at the Carlson Center. Oleson, a sophomore from North Pole, led the Nanooks in their win with 17 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, two steals and only one turnover in 34 minutes of action. For the tournament, Oleson hit a near-perfect 23 out of 24 free throw attempts.

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Junior forward Marquis Revels takes his turn cutting down the nets after scoring 12 points in the Nanooks 77-65 win against Weber State in the championship game of the 2002 Top of the World tournament.

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Sophomore point guard Chris Smith looks to inbound the ball during action in the Nanooks 77-65 win against Weber State in the championship game of the 2002 Top of the World tournament.

UAF photos by Todd Paris