Jim Valvano

Jim Valvano was born on March 10, 1946, in Corona, Queens, New York.
* He played college basketball at Rutgers University from 1964 to 1967.
* After college, Valvano began his coaching career at Rutgers as an assistant coach.
* He then served as the head coach at Johns Hopkins University, Bucknell University, and Iona College.
* In 1980, Valvano was hired as the head coach of the North Carolina State Wolfpack.
* In 1983, Valvano led the Wolfpack to an upset victory over the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Tournament.
* Valvano was diagnosed with cancer in 1992.
* He died on April 28, 1993, at the age of 46.
* Valvano is remembered for his passion for basketball and his positive attitude in the face of adversity.