Ronnie L. Valentine (born November 27, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player.

[1] His career high for the Old Dominion Monarchs was 44 points in a game against Tulane University during his sophomore year.

As a senior in 1980, he led Old Dominion to their first appearance in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, where the team fell to UCLA.

In 1982, he earned the CBA's MVP Award after averaging 32 points per game for the Montana Golden Nuggets.

[7] After his playing career ended, Valentine lived homeless on the streets of Miami for 27 years.