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The Award

Coach John Wooden

The “Keys to Life” Award is named in honor of Coach John Wooden who, during his years at UCLA, guided the Bruins to 10 National Championships, seven consecutive, as well as 19 conference titles. The award is based on a seven-point creed given to Wooden as a child, by his father.

To learn more about Coach Wooden, visit his website.

Legends of the Hardwood Award

The “Keys to Life” Award will be presented annually to a member of the college or professional basketball community who is living out Coach Wooden’s 7 "Keys to Life," and who exemplifies outstanding character and leadership on the court, in the work place, in the home, and in the community. award.gif


Coach Wooden’s Keys to Life:
1. Be true to yourself.
2. Help others.
3. Make each day your masterpiece.
4. Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible.
5. Make friendship a fine art.
6. Build a shelter against a rainy day.
7. Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day.

2008 Award Recipient Hubert Davis

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ESPN College Basketball, 13 year NBA Veteran, UNC Final Four 1991

Past Award Winners
2007- Jim Haney
2006- Lorenzo Romar
2005- Bobby Johnson
2004- David Robinson
2003- Clark Kellogg
2002- Mark Price
2001- Junior Bridgeman
2000- Jerry Colangelo
1999- AC Green
1998- Marv Harshman