RALEIGH, N.C. -- Before NC State's Heritage Game against Western Carolina at Reynolds Coliseum, they officially dedicated the arena to the legendary Jimmy Valvano.

  • NCSU Reynolds Coliseum to Be Named After Late James Valvano
  • Jim Valvano joins Hall of Fame women's basketball coach Kay Yow in being recognized at the historic William Neal Reynolds Coliseum.
  • In 10 seasons leading the NC State program, he guided the Wolfpack to seven NCAA tournaments, including a pair of trips to the Elite Eight and a Sweet Sixteen appearance.

Jim Valvano joins Hall of Fame women's basketball coach Kay Yow in being recognized at the historic William Neal Reynolds Coliseum.

The naming is a fitting tribute to an arena where his teams shared so much success, turning Reynolds Coliseum into one of the most difficult venues in the nation for opposing teams.

In 10 seasons leading the NC State program, he guided the Wolfpack to seven NCAA tournaments, including a pair of trips to the Elite Eight and a Sweet Sixteen appearance. He also led the programs to two ACC titles in 1983 and 1987.