ESPN’S Bob Valvano, brother of Jim Valvano, says he has leukemia

ESPN analyst Bob Valvano, the brother of late North Carolina State men’s coach and broadcaster Jim Valvano, said on social media that he has leukemia, an aortic aneurysm and some kidney damage.

Jim Valvano, who died in April 1993 from adenocarcinoma, a glandular cancer, led heavy underdog N.C. State to the 1983 NCAA championship upset of Houston before going on to a broadcasting career. He is fondly remembered for his heartfelt speech at the ESPY Awards two months before his death in which he told the audience and viewers, “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.” The awards show created the Jimmy V Award in his honor, and the Jimmy V Classic basketball event is held early in the season to support cancer victims and survivors.

Bob Valvano, a former college coach, does analysis on ESPN broadcasts of men’s basketball, including color analysis for the University of Louisville in addition to a daily radio show.

MISSISSIPPI STATE: Signed former North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks as a graduate transfer after he had nearly 1,300 points and 800 rebounds in four seasons with the Tar Heels.

KENTUCKY: Forward Olivier Sarr declared for the NBA draft and will forgo his remaining eligibility.

NORTH CAROLINA: Added transfer Justin Mckoy, who spent the past two seasons playing for Virginia.

UCLA: Sophomore guard Johnny Juzang declared for the NBA draft while retaining his college eligibility. Juzang averaged 22.8 points during the Bruins’ unexpected run to the Final Four.

TCU: Added transfer guard Micah Peavy, who started 25 games for Texas Tech as a freshman.