And so it was that after she recently became the winningest women’s coach in UCLA history, Cori Close visited John Wooden’s statue and offered a prayer of thanks. “It’s ridiculous how ...

John Wooden. The game, played at Purdue’s Mackey Arena, brings Wooden’s storied connection to both institutions full circle. Before Wooden became synonymous with UCLA basketball and the Wizard ...

She was a kid. He was a legend. She was an assistant coach in her first college job. He was the greatest coach in college basketball history. She was 22. He was 83. When she was ushered into his ...