The UNLV Foundation Annual Dinner - Celebrating the sprit of philanthropy
John Wooden

John Wooden

John Wooden, also known as the “Wizard of Westwood,” was a revered basketball player and head coach for UCLA. During his career, he won ten NCAA national championships. Wooden also won a Helms national championship at Purdue. He was known for his inspirational messages to his players that were often applicable to life, not just in sports. Wooden passed away in 2010 at age 99.