In this moving excerpt from his memoir, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ’69 recounts one memorable Thanksgiving with Coach — and the life lesson he never forgot.
At the meticulously reconstructed Wooden Den inside the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame, visitors can connect with Coach’s spirit — and get a dose of that old Bruin magic.
A lesson on tying shoes became a trademark of John Wooden as he guided his players to understanding that the key to success lies in mastering the basics.
For the debut of our new column, “My Very Own UCLA,” Michelle Strowhiro ’07 tells about coming to Westwood to march in the band — and finding the love of her life.