Wooden Award

Wooden Award The John R. The Los Angeles Athletic Club cordially invites you to attend the Annual John R.

Wooden Award, given to the most outstanding college basketball players in the United States, is awarded based on votes considering a player’s performance on and off the court, academic prowess, and character. Wooden Award honoring the collegiate basketball Players of the Year, the All American Teams, their coaches, and the Legends of Coaching recipient,

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08/31/2026
Now that’s a lineup!The 1990–91 John R. Wooden All-American Team featured an incredible collection of college basketball...
08/24/2026

Now that’s a lineup!

The 1990–91 John R. Wooden All-American Team featured an incredible collection of college basketball talent.

Looking back at these names, what do you remember most about watching these players during their college days? Who stood out to you?

Drop your memories in the comments. 👇

Who does Doc Rivers believe belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame?When we asked Doc who he believes deserves the honor,...
08/20/2026

Who does Doc Rivers believe belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame?

When we asked Doc who he believes deserves the honor, one name he mentioned was Marques Johnson. I also asked him what he remembers most about competing against Marques during their playing days.

Hear what Doc had to say. Watch the full reel.

Who does Doc Rivers believe belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame?When we asked Doc who he believes deserves the honor,...
08/19/2026

Who does Doc Rivers believe belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame?

When we asked Doc who he believes deserves the honor, one name he mentioned was Marques Johnson. I also asked him what he remembers most about competing against Marques during their playing days.

Hear what Doc had to say. Watch the full reel.

08/18/2026

Tara VanDerveer, legendary Stanford head coach and the 2014 John R. Wooden Award Legends of Coaching recipient, has left an incredible mark on the game of basketball.

We caught up with Coach VanDerveer at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and asked what she remembers most about receiving the Legends of Coaching honor and that special ceremony.

08/16/2026

2023 Legends of Coaching Award recipient Dawn Staley reminded us that true impact goes beyond wins and trophies.

When I asked her what matters most, she said it’s about developing character, growing young people, and creating a ripple effect that elevates the entire game.

08/16/2026

Elena Delle Donne, Wooden Award All-American in 2012 and 2013, and a 2026 Naismith Hall of Fame inductee.

When we asked her What she remembers about the Wooden Award ceremony, here’s what she had to say...

Elena Delle Donne

08/15/2026

Coach Mark Few received the John R. Wooden Award Legends of Coaching honor in 2025, and now he’s headed to the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

We asked him what those two honors mean to him, how they complement one another, and where they fit among the defining accomplishments of his career. Here’s what he had to say.

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