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One of the benefits of winning the national championship in Miami is that you get to party at some of the best nightclubs in the nation.
On Monday night, the Indiana Hoosiers won the national championship game against Miami thanks to Fernando Mendoza’s heroics.
FERNANDO. MENDOZA.
THE PLAY OF A LIFETIME ‼️ pic.twitter.com/g3o5nNNslr
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During his postgame interview, Mendoza spoke about winning the championship in his hometown of Miami.
“I was a two star recruit coming out of high school. I got declined to walk on offer to the University of Miami. Full circle moment here playing in Miami for all the friends and family. I can’t thank coach Netti enough and coach Whitmer and coach Anna for taking a chance on me and just give all the glory to God.”
Fernando Mendoza reflects on being a 2-star recruit and getting rejected for a walk-on spot at Miami
He’s now led Indiana to their first-ever National Championship
Winning it all in the same city that passed on him 🔥🏆 pic.twitter.com/GIHIi5Qtdj
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After the game, Mendoza and the Hoosiers went out and partied at the popular E11even nightclub in Miami.
The HE1SMAN and National Champ #FernandoMendoza celebrating at @11Miami ………. #legendary !!! Have a blast , Well Deserved! #IU #e11even #miami #NationalChampionship@PatMcAfeeShow @barstoolIN @TMZ_Sports @barstoolsports pic.twitter.com/oB8EWJcjhI
— CARL MICHAEL ♠️ (@CMMAGIC) January 20, 2026