The V Foundation Comeback of the Year Award is open to men and women collegiate basketball student-athletes in all NCAA division levels. The award is open to individual team members, or teams. The student-athlete or team should embody the spirit and courage represented by Coach Jim Valvano and the memorable and motivating challenge delivered in his acceptance speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards – “Don’t Give Up. . . Don’t Ever Give Up!”®.
The candidate’s challenge may not be as obvious as a come-from-behind win. It may be more reflective on being triumphant in the face of true adversity – in health, in life or moral dilemma.
To nominate a team or player, please complete the short nomination form and attach/include any materials necessary to support this nomination. The nominee(s) must be currently academically eligible on an NCAA Division I, II or III men’s or women’s basketball squad.