A HUSKY, TOO

With Oklahoma State and Syracuse at halftime, and Arizona and Louisville still to come tonight at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic, it's worth noting the former N.C. State coach's ties to UConn.
Jim Valvano spent two seasons as a Huskies assistant (1970-72), later earning national headlines for the Wolfpack's upset win over Houston in the 1983 national championship game. His "Never Give Up" speech has helped make basketball fans from all walks familiar with the V Foundation, which annually sponsors a pair of high-profile college games each season.