Georgia's Landers to speak at V Foundation dinner Sep 20, 2008
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, founded in 1993 in honor of late former North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano, conducts the annual dinner and auction prior to its Basketball Classic at Madison Square Garden. Traditionally, the featured guests at the dinner are coaches whose teams will appear in the Basketball Classic. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bolts stunned Sep 8, 2008
"I didn't know what to do. I think I ran around like Jim Valvano," he said, referring to the late North Carolina State basketball coach's reaction to the Wolfpack's upset of Houston in the 1983 national championship game. "I started to run to go jump on him, and I'm just kind of in awe," Delhomme said. (USA Today -- Sports)
New Endometrial Cancer Treatment Stops Growth Of Tumors And Kills Cancer Cells, Study Shows Sep 4, 2008
3, 2008) Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) today announced a new approach to treating endometrial cancer patients that not only stops the growth of tumors, but kills the cancer cells. In a potentially major breakthrough, TGen scientists and collaborators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis discovered that introducing a particular inhibitor drug can turn "off'' receptors responsible for the growth of tumors in a significant number of patients... (Science Daily)
TGen and Washington University researchers discover new approach to treating endometrial cancer Sep 1, 2008
"Our collaborative group's strong ties with the NCI's Gynecologic Oncology Group will allow us to rapidly take our findings from the lab to patients.'' Endometrial cancer, which invades the inner wall of the uterus, is the most common gynecological cancer in the United States. This year more than 40,000 women will be diagnosed and nearly 7,500 women will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Among women, only breast, lung and colon cancers strike with more... (EurekAlert!)
Video: Matt Wilson in action Aug 9, 2008
piqued the interest of the North Carolina State basketball coaches during the Wolfpack team camp, and some of the video footage The Wolfpacker has collected in recent months will show why. The video will also show why Wilson's best basketball is ahead of him, as he becomes more assertive, game-in, game-out. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Giants' Super Bowl win tops list of ESPY winners Jul 17, 2008
tight end captured the Jimmy V ESPY for Perseverance, named after former North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano. Everett suffered what was believed to be a paralyzing spinal cord injury but after rehabilitation is walking again and was on hand to accept his award. (ESPN -- Football News)
KU extends Mangino's deal Jul 16, 2008
A judge has sentenced the son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe to 15 months in a low-security prison farm on a dozen charges, including robbery and kidnapping. Lawyer Locke Clifford said that Superior Court Judge Henry Frye Jr. sentenced Sidney Lowe II to a total of 11 years in prison, but then suspended the sentence to 15 months. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
NEWS IN BRIEF Jul 16, 2008
LOWE'S SON GETS 15 MONTHS: A judge has sentenced the son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe to 15 months in a low-security prison farm on a dozen charges, including robbery and kidnapping. Lawyer Locke Clifford said Superior Court Judge Henry Frye Jr. sentenced Sidney Lowe II to 11 years in prison, but then suspended the sentence to 15 months. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Sidney Lowe II to plead guilty to 12 charges Jul 15, 2008
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - The son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe plans to plead guilty to a dozen charges connected to a March 2007 home invasion. Greensboro attorney Locke Clifford said 23-year-old Sidney Lowe II will plead guilty Monday afternoon to six counts each of robbery with a dangerous weapon and kidnapping. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NC State coach's son pleads guilty to 12 charges Jul 15, 2008
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe pleaded guilty on Monday to dozens of charges connected to a March 2007 armed robbery. A sentencing hearing for Sidney Lowe II began Monday and is expected to end Tuesday in Guilford County Superior Court. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Lowe II pleaeds guilty to charges Jul 15, 2008
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe plans to plead guilty to a dozen charges connected to a March 2007 home invasion. Greensboro attorney Locke Clifford said 23-year-old Sidney Lowe II will plead guilty Monday afternoon to six counts each of robbery with a dangerous weapon and kidnapping. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Islanders part ways with coach Nolan Jul 15, 2008
The son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe pleaded guilty to dozens of charges connected to a March 2007 armed robbery. A sentencing hearing for Sidney Lowe II is expected to end today in Guilford (N.C.) County Superior Court. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Fresno State never cooled off en route to national title Jun 27, 2008
But there are similarities between the Bulldogs and the 1983 national championship North Carolina State basketball team that had to win the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament to make the field. Whether or not Fresno State was a team dotted with major league prospects that underperformed during the regular season and then got hot at exactly the right time, the Bulldogs' championship was remarkable for a number of reasons. (USA Today -- Sports)
Brown appreciates NC State\'s recruiting efforts May 3, 2008
If there was any doubt in Lorenzo Brown's mind how badly the North Carolina State basketball program wants him, they've been eliminated in the last week. Brown was impressed that NC State was the only coaching staff to be in attendance in mass during his games at the King James Tournament in Akron, Ohio. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pea and Baldelli: Rise and fall in Tampa Bay Mar 16, 2008
At that size, he's an easy targetLast week I met an original "Wizard of Oz" Munchkin, and this week I met one of the largest baseball players I've ever seen: Andrew Brackman, a 6-foot-10-inch righthander and former North Carolina State basketball player. He was the 2007 No. 1 pick (30th overall) of the Yankees. (Boston Globe)
Pride on the line vs. FSU Feb 28, 2008
The North Carolina State basketball team is coming off a disappointing 78-60 loss to Virginia on Sunday, the kind that has created a cloud around the program. NC State gets the chance to redeem themselves against Florida State tonight at the RBC Center in Raleigh. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Video highlights: Sophomore Reggie Bullock Dec 28, 2007
The GlaxoSmithKline three-day tournament has several potential North Carolina State basketball recruiting targets, with sophomore shooting guard Reggie Bullock among the most talented. Kinston High plays Ravenscroft and junior power forward Ryan Kelly today at 5:40 p.m. at Broughton High School in Raleigh. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Former NFL players to hit links Nov 17, 2007
Former NFL wide receiver and place kicker Jim O'Brien has played in his fair share of charity golf tournaments, including a popular one honoring the late former North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano. But Saturday's Pro Player Classic Golf Tournament in Scottsdale, an event featuring dozens of former pro athletes, is quickly approaching the size and importance of the Valvano tournament, O'Brien said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
NC State ready to tip off season Nov 16, 2007
The grand unveiling of the 2007-2008 North Carolina State basketball team takes place tonight. NC State hosts William in the season opener, allowing Wolfpack fans to get a glimpse into how talented this year's team will be. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wall enjoys Red/White game Oct 31, 2007
John Wall said he is shutting down his recruitment for a while, which means the North Carolina State basketball program has made the last impression. Wall was among a group of visitors to the Red/White intrasquad game Saturday at the RBC Center. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Reviewing the Red/White game Oct 30, 2007
The Red/White intrasquad game gave North Carolina State basketball fans the first glimpse of what the 2007-2008 season will be like. What a glimpse it was for the No. 24-ranked Wolfpack, who put on a show behind freshman J.J. Hickson and junior Ben McCauley, both post players who went head-to-head. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
NCSU media day: Sidney Lowe press conference Oct 13, 2007
North Carolina State basketball coach met with the press as part of the annual media festivities. Lowe answered questions about nearly all of the players and about the tradition that he is trying to revive. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Greek Life | Greeks and their games Sep 27, 2007
The funds benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research, which was started by ESPN and famed North Carolina State basketball Coach Jim Valvano. -compiled by Christine Robertson, contributing writer. (Daily Orange, NY)
Kelly emerges as latest 2009 prospect Aug 22, 2007
Ryan Kelly has been to a few North Carolina State basketball games over the years, but the Raleigh power forward still wasn't prepared for what he saw during his unofficial visit last Friday. Click here to read about the latest junior hoops prospect on the Pack's recruiting board. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lowe Junior has court hearing today Apr 30, 2007
GREENSBORO, N.C. The son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe is due in court today for a hearing on a series of charges that involve two separate attacks in Greensboro. Sidney Lowe Junior is charged in connection with the shooting of a University of North Carolina-Greensboro student in a dorm March 24th. (FOX Carolina, SC)
Armstrong backs Landis in attacking French lab Apr 26, 2007
The honor is named for the late Jim Valvano, the former North Carolina State basketball coach and commentator who died of cancer. Though retired, Armstrongs still involved with the Discovery Channel team, for which he rode for his final Tour victory in 2005. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Spring feels different year later in Durham Apr 12, 2007
Wilson had hoped to attend Cooper's announcement, which was held in a Raleigh arena that is home to the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and the North Carolina State basketball teams. But she was denied entry because she is not a media member, so she watched it on a big screen at a nearby restaurant. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Students Play 3-on-3 Basketball To Save Lives Mar 26, 2007
Valvano was a North Carolina State basketball coach and started the fund to raise money for cancer research and related programs as he battled cancer, according to the Jimmy V Foundation Web site. The Jimmy V Foundation has raised more than $60 million and awarded cancer research grants in 37 states and the District of Columbia since 1993, according to the Web site. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Photo Gallery IV: West Virginia - N.C. State Mar 23, 2007
By PublisherPosted Mar 23, 2007 Our final look back at the West Virginia - North Carolina State basketball game. Da'Sean Butler grins after his free throw locks the game up. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Mets' Hernandez has arthritis in neck Feb 23, 2007
North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe was released from a hospital a day after leaving the game against North Carolina with dehydration and flu-like symptoms. Winter sports Kildow out for rest of World Cup season US ski star Lindsey Kildow will miss the rest of the World Cup season because of an injury to her right knee suffered last week at the world championships in Are, Sweden. (Boston Globe)
NC State coach released after brief hospital stay Feb 23, 2007
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Sidney Lowe Released From Hospital After Leaving Game Feb 23, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe was released from a hospital on Thursday, a day after leaving the game against No. 5 North Carolina with dehydration and flulike symptoms. Lowe coached the first half of Wednesday night's game against North Carolina, but didn't come out for the second half. (Mac-Sports.com)
Yow plans to see NC State play against BC Jan 13, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Kay Yow plans to see her North Carolina State basketball team play in the "Hoops for Hope" contest against Boston College on January 28th. She's not sure whether she'll see the game from the Wolfpack bench or from the audience. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
