The ESPYs are distinguished by its charitable contribution, donating a portion of the proceeds to The V Foundation, established by ESPN with the late Jim Valvano and announced at the inaugural ESPYs.

TNT's Craig Sager honored with Jimmy V award: 'We need your help' Turner Sports reporter Craig Sager was presented Wednesday with the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the ESPYS. ESPYS to honor TNT's ...

The Jimmy V Classic will take place in New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden. The New York setting is an appropriate one. Valvano was born in Queens, played at Rutgers and coached Iona to ...

“We’re super excited and honored to play in the Jimmy V Women’s Classic,” head coach Wes Moore said in a statement. “Coach ...

More about the Jimmy V Classic The Jimmy V Classic, named for legendary college basketball coach Jim Valvano, annually raises money and awareness for the V Foundation for Cancer Research.