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Kareem shows off some memorabilia from his unparalleled basketball career, with a focus on his U.C.L.A. days and a lesson from Coach.

How is this possible?

Coach's Love Letters: "The Greatest Love Story Never Told." GO BRUINS.

Memories of Wooden

The story is up on USA Today on how the NCAA turned to Coach for 'new' pep talk: "One thing we want to push is the sheer volume of how many student-athletes participate in NCAA sports," said Dennis Cryder, NCAA senior vice president for branding and communications. As for using Wooden, Cryder said, "He is iconic without question." Read rest of the piece here. GO BRUINS.

I know this was posted on Bruins Nation in 2008, and if its possible to bring it back up, please replace this post. Watching this video gets me to really put those 4 letters in to context, and makes me well up with emotion. Though we won't be playing in the big dance this year, I have faith that our players will learn that they can achieve more than they could have ever imagined with hard work and dedication. I know we'll get through this rough patch, the important thing is keeping this Bruin family together. GO BRUINS!!

"Intergalactic Treasure." GO BRUINS.

With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father's wisdom.

LA Times Q&A session with Coach Wooden.  Not specifically about basketball, but since when is Coach's advice really just about that?