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Section devoted for Coach John Wooden, the greatest teacher in the world of sports and the Iconic figure in UCLA athletics.

How to “Fix” UCLA’s Basketball Woes, Part 1

In the first of two parts, DCBruins looks at what other UCLA coaches might do with this team.

Thankful for Coach Cronin and the Effort of the 2019-20 UCLA Basketball Team

"We don’t negotiate effort and it shows."

Happy Birthday, Coach Wooden!

Today, John Wooden would have celebrated his 109th birthday.

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Happy Birthday, Coach, From UCLA Gymnastics!

The UCLA Alumni Band and 2018-19 gymnastics team pay tribute to the greatest coach in sports history!

Celebrating Wooden’s 108th Birthday by Continuing to Learn from Him

How would Coach approach a situation like Jaylen Hands?

Happy 107th Birthday, Coach Wooden!

On what would have been Coach Wooden’s 107th birthday, we pause to honor his legacy.

How We Became UCLA Fans

Some other members of Bruins Nation team share their stories about how they became Bruin fans.

Happy Birthday, Coach!

We celebrate the birth and legacy of the most amazing coach in NCAA history.

Vote Wooden. Vote Often.

The Pac-12 All-Century Men's Basketball team voting is up and available on Pac-12.com

Remembering Coach

It's been 5 years since John Wooden passed, but his legacy and inspiration are stronger than ever.

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Encounters with Coach

Sharing a little story about the greatest college coach of all time.

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Wooden and Roy: A Legacy Continues on the Ice

Colorado Avalanche coach Patrick Roy is learning the ways of legendary UCLA Coach John Wooden. And that can mean only great things for the Avs.

Happy Birthday Coach

Wishing a happy birthday to the greatest Coach of all time.

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Little Things: Treating Imposters the Same

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Wooden's UCLA --Did You Know, Part 2?

We all know about the championships, but there are so many interesting anecdotes from the Wooden's early years at UCLA.

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Wooden's UCLA --Did You Know?

We all know about the championships, but there are so many interesting anecdotes from the Wooden's early years at UCLA.

Happy Birthday Coach

Today Coach Wooden, the greatest coach of all time, would be 103. Happy Birthday Coach!

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Teachable Moments, Part 4

"Coach Wooden was a spectacular teacher, because he didn’t just mouth the words. He lived the lessons."

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A "welcome home" video I put together from stuff I found online. Hope you enjoy!

A "welcome home" video I put together from stuff I found online. Hope you enjoy!

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UCLA Unveils John Wooden Statue on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012

UCLA Unveils John Wooden Statue on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012

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Capturing the "Essence" of Coach

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For me there are two greatest team sports achievements ever. Number one was John Wooden’s NCAA...

For me there are two greatest team sports achievements ever. Number one was John Wooden’s NCAA titles in a single-elimination tournament. Number two, and the one no one ever talks about, was the At...
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Guerrero Killing Coach Wooden's UCLA Circle?

Picture of renovated Pauley indicates that UCLA’s incompetent athletic department may be getting rid of the famous center court logo from John and Nell Wooden Court.

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Teachable Moments, Part 2

Coach: Forever (Young) In Our Bruin Hearts

Coach John R. Wooden: Forever Young in our Bruin Hearts.

UCLA Hoops Roundup: 40 Perfect Minutes to Close out Pauley

UCLA stakes its claim as the best defense team in the PAC 10. While the Bruins end "Old Pauley" in a way that would make Coach Wooden Proud.

UCLA Basketball: Perfect Ending to Pauley!

Perfect ending to "Old Pauley". Bruins dominate #10 Arizona completely.

UCLA vs. Arizona: Closing Out Old Pauley With a Team Effort

Preview of the last game at "Old Pauley". UCLA v. AZ.

UCLA Basketball Wins a Big One for Coach

UCLA beats BYU for its basketball win in years in a game dedicated to John Wooden.

Bruins Honor Coach's Memory: Bully BYU for 86-79 Victory

Want to Dance? BYU or Bust

BYU v. UCLA is looking like a must win as PAC 10 woes continue.

Coach's Den Opening Later This Month

Details on UCLA opening up Coach's Den - an exhibit featuring Coach John Wooden's office - later this month at Morgan Center.