"NC State's March Madness Triumph: Double Final Four Delight and Honoring Jim Valvano"
TL;DR
NC State fans paid tribute to legendary coach Jim Valvano at his gravesite as the men's basketball team reached the Final Four for the first time since their national title win in 1983. The Wolfpack, led by DJ Burns Jr., are the ultimate Cinderella story as they face No. 1 seed Purdue, with a potential matchup against defending champions UConn or red-hot Alabama. Additionally, the third-seeded women's team also reached the Final Four, making NC State the center of the college basketball world.
- NC State Fans Honor Jim Valvano at His Gravesite During March Madness Bleacher Report
- NC State doubles the pleasure as men advance to Final Four | Raleigh Raleigh News & Observer
- NC State's Final Four double has Wolfpack fans howling with March Madness delight Yahoo! Voices
- NC State ousts Duke for first Final Four since '83 ESPN
- NC State, with 2 Final Four teams, is epicenter of college basketball this week The Athletic
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