Dyson helps Connecticut beat Wisconsin 76-57

[November 25, 2008]  CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) -- Jerome Dyson scored 21 points Monday night and No. 2 Connecticut beat No. 25 Wisconsin 76-57 to win the Paradise Jam championship.

Jeff Adrien had 14 points and Kemba Walker added 12 points and four steals for the Huskies, who led 38-28 at halftime. Hasheem Thabeet, who finished with nine points, seven rebounds and three blocks, was the tournament MVP.

Keaton Nankivil led the Badgers with 11 points, and Marcus Landry, Trevon Hughes, and Lon Leuer had nine apiece.

 [Associated Press]

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