In 1983 under Coach Jim Valvano, Thurl led the North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball team to one of the most incredible upsets in sports history to win the 1983 NCAA basketball championship. That same year, Thurl led NC State in both scoring and rebounds. The Utah Jazz drafted Thurl in 1983 as the 7th pick of the draft. Jazz management reported that he was selected for the quality of his character, as well as, the quality of his game. This was the beginning of 16 years of his playin... More >