Nicknamed the "Wizard of Westwood," as head coach at UCLA Wooden won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period, including an unprecedented seven in a row. Within this period, his teams won a record 88 consecutive games. He was named national coach of the year six times. Wooden was renowned for his short, simple inspirational messages to his players, including his "Pyramid of Success". These often were directed at how to be a success in life as well as in basketball.

This Slam Dunk replica NBA basketball was signed in black by Wooden and includes a Great Moments COA.