The ghost of Jim Valvano

[Ringostar57]

One of, and the first of three teams with double digit losses to win the championship. Advanced to final four by beating a heavily favored Virginia team.

 

[bballbeadle]

Yup. My mind went there, too.

 

[Day2]

I don't think it was a coincidence that Boeheim referenced Valvano's "Don't ever give up" line in his post-game interview.