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North Carolina State, coached by Jim Valvano, won the national title with a 54–52 victory in the final game over Houston, coached by Guy Lewis. The ending of the final game is one of the most famous in college basketball history, with a buzzer-beating dunk by Lorenzo Charles off a desperation shot from 30 feet out by Dereck Whittenburg. This ...
One of the indelible images in tournament history is of winning coach Jim Valvano running onto the court after the game ended looking for Whittenburg. NC State's magical, improbable postseason run and national championship win, highlighted by Charles' game-winning dunk, remain a legendary representation of March Madness. [3] [4] [5]
A 1989 NCAA investigation cleared Valvano, but found that players sold shoes and game tickets. As a result, NC State placed its basketball program on probation for two years (the maximum) and was banned from participating in the 1990 NCAA tournament.
The Pack had gone through a disjointed, disappointing season, losing 10 of 12 games at one point down the stretch as Wolfpack coach Jim Valvano struggled to find some answers. Win an ACC championship?
The late Jim Valvano's 1983 team became known as the “Cardiac Pack” for a series of close victories culminating in a 54-52 win over Houston on Lorenzo Charles' dunk in the final seconds ...
Valvano, who died of cancer in 1993, led Pack to the magical 1983 NCAA championship and inspired many with his “Don’t Ever Give Up” motto. Valvano, who died of cancer in 1993, led Pack to ...
Jim Valvano (1st title) MVP: Sidney Lowe ... It was the first time the event was held in Atlanta. Bracket. Quarterfinals March 11 Semifinals March 12 Championship Game
NC State basketball struck a blow for the underdog by winning the NCAA Tournament in 1983. The Wolfpack are trying to do it again, 41 years later. ... has rekindled memories of Coach Jim Valvano ...