BYU’s Remarkable 22-Point Comeback Marks the Start of Jimmy V Week 2025
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The 2025 edition of Jimmy V Week commenced with an incredible comeback victory by No. 10 BYU, who rallied from a 22-point deficit. This thrilling moment set the stage for the highly anticipated matchups featuring the last two national champions, UConn and Florida, at Madison Square Garden.
During halftime, fans from four different teams united to witness Jim Valvano’s iconic ESPYs speech. The audience’s laughter and applause echoed as if they were hearing the speech for the first time, a testament to its enduring magic.
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North Carolina State head coach Jim Valvano celebrates his team’s victory over Houston in the 1983 Final Four. (Malcolm Emmons/USA Today Sports / IMAGN)
That memorable night marked the inception of Valvano’s “V Foundation for Cancer Research,” which has since raised over $250 million for cancer research. Susanna Greer, the foundation’s chief scientific officer, expressed her gratitude, stating, “This job is the absolute honor of my lifetime,” during Tuesday night’s Jimmy V Classic.
Greer, who joined the V Foundation in 2022, has an extensive background in cancer research, having previously run her own lab and worked with the American Cancer Society. Although she never met Valvano, she immersed herself in his legacy upon accepting her role.
“I wanted to understand what drove him, how you possibly go from this devastating disease to using your platform to start a foundation,” Greer shared. She honors his memory by watching his speech every Monday.
Greer also noted a “direct correlation” between sports and her scientific endeavors. “Sports are all about teamwork, they’re all about no individual being more important than any other individuals on your team,” she explained. “Scientists don’t work in isolation; we collaborate as teams, facing insurmountable odds together.” This beautiful connection between science and sport is something she cherishes.
North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano smiles during a game vs. North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Jan. 20, 1989. (Manny Millan/Sports Illustrated via / Getty Images)
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Greer emphasized the importance of perseverance, echoing Valvano’s spirit: “We will never give up.” This motto drives the foundation’s mission to find a cure for cancer.
Coinciding with Jimmy V Week is the release of ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary on Stuart Scott, titled “Boo Yah.” Scott, who passed away from cancer in 2015, received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPYs shortly before his death. Director Andre Gaines, attending the V Gala for the third consecutive year, noted the parallels between Scott and Valvano, particularly how both of their speeches resonated as heartfelt farewells.
“So many people didn’t realize he was showing us a true grit and inspiration of actually standing up on that stage in the first place,” Gaines remarked. He believes viewers will experience a range of emotions—laughter, reflection, and tears—during the film, embodying Valvano’s belief that a “heck of a day” includes all these feelings.
An aerial view shows head coach Jim Valvano victorious, wearing a net around his neck with his arm around Derek Whittenberg after winning the national championship vs. Houston. (Rich Clarkson/Sports Illustrated via / Getty Images)
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Fans can expect to be inspired and witness the embodiment of perseverance through the stories of those who have broken barriers. The ultimate goal of the V Foundation for Cancer Research remains clear: to find a cure, driven by Valvano’s unwavering motto, “We will never give up.”
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The 2025 edition of Jimmy V Week commenced with an incredible comeback victory by No. 10 BYU, who rallied from a 22-point deficit. This thrilling moment set the stage for the highly anticipated matchups featuring the last two national champions, UConn and Florida, at Madison Square Garden.
During halftime, fans from four different teams united to witness Jim Valvano’s iconic ESPYs speech. The audience’s laughter and applause echoed as if they were hearing the speech for the first time, a testament to its enduring magic.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM
North Carolina State head coach Jim Valvano celebrates his team’s victory over Houston in the 1983 Final Four. (Malcolm Emmons/USA Today Sports / IMAGN)
That memorable night marked the inception of Valvano’s “V Foundation for Cancer Research,” which has since raised over $250 million for cancer research. Susanna Greer, the foundation’s chief scientific officer, expressed her gratitude, stating, “This job is the absolute honor of my lifetime,” during Tuesday night’s Jimmy V Classic.
Greer, who joined the V Foundation in 2022, has an extensive background in cancer research, having previously run her own lab and worked with the American Cancer Society. Although she never met Valvano, she immersed herself in his legacy upon accepting her role.
“I wanted to understand what drove him, how you possibly go from this devastating disease to using your platform to start a foundation,” Greer shared. She honors his memory by watching his speech every Monday.
Greer also noted a “direct correlation” between sports and her scientific endeavors. “Sports are all about teamwork, they’re all about no individual being more important than any other individuals on your team,” she explained. “Scientists don’t work in isolation; we collaborate as teams, facing insurmountable odds together.” This beautiful connection between science and sport is something she cherishes.
North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano smiles during a game vs. North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Jan. 20, 1989. (Manny Millan/Sports Illustrated via / Getty Images)
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Greer emphasized the importance of perseverance, echoing Valvano’s spirit: “We will never give up.” This motto drives the foundation’s mission to find a cure for cancer.
Coinciding with Jimmy V Week is the release of ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary on Stuart Scott, titled “Boo Yah.” Scott, who passed away from cancer in 2015, received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPYs shortly before his death. Director Andre Gaines, attending the V Gala for the third consecutive year, noted the parallels between Scott and Valvano, particularly how both of their speeches resonated as heartfelt farewells.
“So many people didn’t realize he was showing us a true grit and inspiration of actually standing up on that stage in the first place,” Gaines remarked. He believes viewers will experience a range of emotions—laughter, reflection, and tears—during the film, embodying Valvano’s belief that a “heck of a day” includes all these feelings.
An aerial view shows head coach Jim Valvano victorious, wearing a net around his neck with his arm around Derek Whittenberg after winning the national championship vs. Houston. (Rich Clarkson/Sports Illustrated via / Getty Images)
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Fans can expect to be inspired and witness the embodiment of perseverance through the stories of those who have broken barriers. The ultimate goal of the V Foundation for Cancer Research remains clear: to find a cure, driven by Valvano’s unwavering motto, “We will never give up.”
