The comeback award was established in 2001 and it is for a man or women who play collegiate basketball student-athletes in all NCAA division levels. It is for a team player or a whole team who show spirit and courage throughout the year.
Dallas Blocker was a basketball player who played for Youngstown State University and won the Jimmy V comeback award because of his strength of not giving up after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He endured chemotherapy 6 hours 5 days a week. After 7 months he was back in the starting line up for his team. He deserved this award because he beat out cancer and never gave up.
Dawn Evans a basketball player for James Madison won the Jimmy V comeback player award. She was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis a disease that attacks the kidneys. She only missed 3 out of 60 games in her career. Her determination helps her not quit and give up. This as helped her gain respect from her teammate, coaches, and medical personnel. As well as being a leader she has broke around 40 school records. She never quit and this helped her get recognized by the league.
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