Long before becoming a legendary coach, John Wooden played at Purdue. His jersey was sold at an auction after one family preserved it for decades. Editor's note: Nathan Baird previously wrote this ...

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on Mick Cronin's coaching, Matthew Stafford ...

Richard Pitino, Rick’s son and the coach at New Mexico, has compared his father to John Wooden and Mike Krzyzewski, while ...

As we prepare for March Madness to captivate basketball fans nationwide, it’s an ideal moment to reflect on the wisdom of ...

But the player heeded his coach’s words, got the haircut and shave, and the coach and player — John Wooden and Bill Walton — went on to enjoy a great season and, more importantly ...

But the player heeded his coach's words, got the haircut and shave, and the coach and player — John Wooden and Bill Walton — went on to enjoy a great season and, more importantly, a fantastic ...