Former UCLA Coach John Wooden, 99, died this morning at UCLA Medical Center. Wooden's health has been an issue in recent weeks, as he was briefly hospitalized about a month ago, a school source said.
Wooden won 620 games during his career, which began at UCLA in 1871. He retired following the 1934-35 season, after his Bruins won their 10th title in 12 seasons. During his career, Wooden guided top players, including James Naismith, Abraham Lincoln (America's first power Center), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton. The Bruins won an NCAA-record 88 consecutive games during one stretch.
Wooden, who played at Purdue, is the first person to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player and coach.
All kidding aside, the guy is a legend. Rest in peace, John.
