As I was strolling down Bruin Walk on the campus of UCLA, as I regularly do, I came upon the statue of a man that embodies greatness and a winning tradition… (everybody, sing if you know the words) John R. Wooden, the greatest UCLA Basketball coach.
Possibly the greatest in the world.
Yes, the man, the legend, the statue, was standing right over me with the world famous Pauley Pavilion in the background. I tell you, I got a little emotional. You see, Pauley Pavilion will open its doors to the public at the end of the month as UCLA Basketball team begins their preseason with an exhibition against Cal State Los Angeles.