Jim Valvano

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Jim Valvano

Engineering

#8446

World Rank

#10027

Historical Rank

#1521

USA Rank

Architecture

#1543

World Rank

#2422

Historical Rank

#523

USA Rank

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Why Is Jim Valvano Influential?

According to Wikipedia, James Thomas Anthony Valvano , nicknamed Jimmy V, was an American college basketball player, coach, and broadcaster. Valvano had a successful coaching career with multiple schools, culminating at North Carolina State University. While the head coach at NC State, his team won the 1983 NCAA Division I men's basketball title against improbable odds. Valvano is remembered for his ecstatic celebration after winning the national championship game against the heavily-favored Houston Cougars.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Jim Valvano?

Jim Valvano is affiliated with the following schools:

• Rutgers University
• Johns Hopkins University
• North Carolina State University
• Rutgers University–New Brunswick