Cameron Boozer and Sarah Strong receive Wooden Awards
Cameron Boozer Wins Prestigious Award Cameron Boozer comes from a notable family, one with deep ties to basketball. Named after the iconic Cameron Indoor Stadium, he spent his formative years watching great Blue Devils like Zion Williamson and Jayson Tatum play. Recently, he added another feather to his cap by winning the John R. Wood […]
Marques Johnson reflects on his first win of the Wooden Award at UCLA
Marques Johnson Reflects on Historic Award Win Nearly fifty years later, Marques Johnson reminisced about being the inaugural recipient of the award named after the iconic coach, John Wooden. Arriving at the LA Athletic Club, Johnson was accompanied by Wooden as well as his parents. “We all dressed up in tuxedos and had a blast,” […]
Pope Leo Makes History by Carrying a Wooden Cross for All 14 Stations
Pope Leo XIV marked a significant moment this Good Friday by becoming the first pope in decades to carry a wooden cross during all 14 stations of the cross. Video footage captured the pope bearing a crucifix at the Rome’s Colosseum, where the procession continued amidst the gathered crowds and concluded with a blessing on […]
Cori Close represents the principles of John Wooden at UCLA
Cori Close still makes it a point to see him before every home game. As she strolls down the hallway within Pauley Pavilion, Wooden’s Pyramid of Success in one hand and the championship banners in the other, she engages in a conversation with her mentor. “I tell him, ‘Dad, I want to make you proud,’” […]
Archaeologists discover what may be the earliest handheld wooden tools
Ancient Wooden Tools Uncovered in Greece A recent study suggests archaeologists have found what might be the oldest wooden tools, dating back hundreds of thousands of years. These tools were located in the Megalopolis Basin, a low-lying valley in southern Peloponnese, Greece. The research, published in late January in the journal Proceedings of the National […]
Archaeologists discover the oldest wooden tools in Greece, estimated to be 430,000 years old.
Ancient Wooden Tools Discovered in Greece Archaeologists have made a significant find with what might be the oldest wooden tools ever found, potentially dating back hundreds of thousands of years. This discovery was made in the Megalopolis Basin, a low-lying valley located in southern Peloponnese, Greece. A study published in January in the journal *Proceedings […]
Mother plans to sue school district for building a wooden box-like cage for her 8-year-old autistic son.
Parents Outraged Over Treatment of Autistic Son at New York School The parents of an eight-year-old nonverbal autistic boy in upstate New York are angry after learning that a “boxy wooden dog cage” was allegedly used to manage him during class. Rhonda Garrow, a 37-year-old mother of four from Franklin County, filed a notice of […]
Presents for grown-ups who enjoy constructing: Lego sets, 3D wooden puzzles, and miniature model kits
It’s that time of year again—the holiday season. If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift that encourages creativity and brings out the inner child, consider something like a building kit. Options range from LEGO masterpieces to 3D wooden puzzles, or perhaps a DIY music box and a charming miniature house. These picks offer a break […]
Barefoot Florida car thief exits porta-potty ‘holding two wooden stakes’
A disoriented, partially clothed man in Florida struck a construction worker’s vehicle, attempted to run him down, and then sought refuge in a portable restroom, ultimately emerging without pants and “wielding two wooden stakes,” according to officials. Joshua Mulnix, 43, was taken into custody following a violent vandalism incident in Cape Coral on October 27, […]
Top 10 candidates for the Wooden Award in college basketball for 2025-26
Preseason College Basketball Awards Outlook With a remarkable freshman class joining a collegiate basketball scene already buzzing about its star potential, the competition for individual honors is shaping up to be particularly intense this season. There’s a certain unpredictability in who might take home the accolades. As we prepare for the tip-off of the season, […]