Next to the entrance of Yates Gymnasium in the John Wooden Center is a two-story Pyramid of Success, commemorating the legendary coach's famous diagram. Read more...
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Over the years, John Wooden often settled into his front-row seat to watch Valerie Kondos Field’s gymnastics team.
John Wooden would've wanted a simple birthday. Read more...
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From left: Mike Warren, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry Norman, coach John Wooden and Lynn Shackelford consult during a 1967 season game. Wooden would have celebrated his 100th birthday today.
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Basketball in Los Angeles has a storied legacy to say the least. When you think of hoops in L.A., undoubtedly, two things come to mind: Lakers and UCLA. Read more...
Our yearlong project has been published, next year's applicants are hard at work, and I still feel like my job is far from being complete. Read more...
I contemplated whether to sit or simply lean in close to Kono Ateba Mary Theresa. Comfortably reclining her heavy-set frame into her armchair, the mother of a former basketball star habitually tucks her fingers underneath her chin and assumes a gaze that can mesmerize her grandchildren. Read more...
UCLA starting football players Josh Smith and Morrell Presley have been suspended for the team's next game at Oregon for a violation of team rules. "I'm disappointed in both kids and for both kids," coach Rick Neuheisel said. Read more...
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UCLA football coach Rick Neuheisel addressed the one-game suspensions of two starters, Josh Smith and Morrell Presley, at Tuesday’s practice.
One of the shadiest corners of the sports world has been thrust into the spotlight, and the residual glare falls upon UCLA. On Tuesday, former sports agent Josh Luchs published a striking exposé on the relationship between agents and collegiate athletes. Read more...
