Jimmy V Foundation
NC State Athletics
Alpha Kappa Psi History
March Madness 2024
NC State Overall
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This is the percentage of cash donations The V Foundation allocates directly to cancer research.
What is 100%?
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NC State's football team plays its home games at this stadium.
What is Carter-Finley Stadium?
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This is the original college where Alpha Kappa Psi was founded.
What is New York University?
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This term describes a team not expected to perform well, but that wins or advances far beyond expectations in the tournament."
What is a Cinderella team?
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This color combination represents NC State and is prominently displayed in the university's logo, athletic uniforms, and merchandise.
What are red and white?
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In his famous 1993 ESPY speech, Jim Valvano urged us never to give up with this phrase.
What is "Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up!"?
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These two wolves serve as the official mascot for NC State, appearing at various athletic and school events.
Who is Mr. Wuf and Ms. Wuf?
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Founded in this year, Alpha Kappa Psi became the first professional business fraternity.
What is 1904?
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This team took over the Internet after being carried by sharpshooter Jack Gohlke to a first-round win over #3 seeded Kentucky.
What is Oakland University?
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NC State students, alumni, and sports fans are collectively known by this enthusiastic nickname.
What is "The Wolfpack"?
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The motto of The V Foundation, inspired by Jim Valvano's famous words, encourages us to do three things every day.
What is "Laugh, Think, and Cry"?
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NC State is part of this athletic conference, known for its competitive basketball and football programs.
What is the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)?
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This symbol represents the fraternity and is known as the jewel of Alpha Kappa Psi.
What is the blue sapphire?
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This team is looking to win back-to-back national championships, which hasn’t been done since 2006.
Who are the UConn Huskies?
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This annual NC State tradition involves a week of events leading up to a home football game, celebrated with parades, competitions, and the crowning of royalty.
What is Homecoming Week?
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This year marks the establishment of The V Foundation for Cancer Research by NC State's legendary coach Jim Valvano.
What is 1993?
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DJ Burns played basketball at this college before getting recruited to play for NC State.
What is Winthrop University?
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Alpha Kappa Psi's NC State chapter was established this year, becoming a prominent part of the university's Greek life.
What is 1928?
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Which 24-year old super senior with zero national championships claimed that the “ACC runs through him”? Hint: He is a Tar Heel who lost to DJ Burns in the ACC Championship.
Armando Bacot
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This NC State alumni hosts “Between Two Ferns” and starred in the “Hangover trilogy”.
Who is Zach Galifianakis?
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This annual basketball event, named in honor of Jim Valvano, raises funds and awareness for cancer research.
What is the Jimmy V Classic?
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This former NC State basketball player, known for his miraculous half-court shot, led the Wolfpack to the 1983 NCAA championship.
Who is Lorenzo Charles?
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This publication serves as the official magazine of Alpha Kappa Psi, providing news and updates about the fraternity.
What is The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi?
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This team won the Big Ten championship before March Madness, but got knocked out in the Elite Eight by UConn after giving up 30 unanswered points.
Who are the Illinois Fighting Illini?
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Established in 1922, this NC State student publication serves as a vital source of news and information, capturing the voice and spirit of the campus community.
What is The Technician?