Character Quote by Orly Wahba

I had a relationship with John Wooden. I spoke at his memorial service.

— Ben Howland

John Wooden made a name as a coach but also a life as a mentor.

— Don Yaeger

John Wooden's books are great.

— John Calipari

The life lessons taught by John Wooden have become legend. Here's a collection of some of the greatest 'Woodenisms.'

— John Wooden

“Nothing will work unless you do. —John Wooden What”

— Christine Porath

I haven't ever really had a goal to break that record or catch John Wooden.

— Pat Summitt

“Whenever the story of John Wooden’s life gets told, his years at UCLA before he started winning championships are usually characterized as a period…

— Seth Davis

The risk of failure is a very personal thing. One of the quotes I like, I think this came from the famous basketball coach…

— Les Wexner

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others…

— Aleatha Romig

Growing up, my parents were very, very strict. And then I went to UCLA with John Wooden, who was just off the charts.

— Bill Walton

I love to read autobiographies. [What is your favorite autobiography?] the autobiography of Coach John Wooden. Everybody has a struggle so it's about seeing…

— Meb Keflezighi

John Wooden has been a vital force in the lives of many with his inspirational messages. He represents all the elements necessary to be…

— Dick Vitale