Valvano was diagnosed with metastatic adenocarcinoma, an aggressive form of cancer. In 1992, however, everything would change. Leading NC State to an iconic upsetĪfter leaving NC State, Jimmy V found a home as a broadcaster, teaming up with Dick Vitale. In the 1970s, Valvano spent three seasons at Bucknell and five at Iona while he started to make a name for himself at the end of his time in New Rochelle, everything changed at NC State. He also spent brief spells as an assistant at UCONN and the head coach at John Hopkins. After graduation, he began coaching the Rutgers’ freshman team and working as an assistant for the varsity squad. Jimmy V wasn’t destined for the NBA, though. The point guard helped Rutgers claim third place in the 1967 NIT and was named the school’s Senior Athlete of the Year after his final campaign. He spent three seasons with the Scarlett Knights varsity squad, averaging just over 15 points per game for his career. Valvano played his college basketball at Rutgers, not too far from his native Queens, New York.
Before he became a household name, however, Jim Valvano spent plenty of time working his way to the top. These days, virtually every college basketball fan has heard of Jimmy V. #Rutgers #MSG #1960s #NCState #DontGiveUp #NYC #ESPN /InJzsPL93k- Tom's Old Days September 8, 2019 “Old Days”Jim Valvano#41 looks for a rebound during a 1967 NewMexico-Rutgers NIT Game at the “Old”Madison Square Garden.
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