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This book is the classic autobiography of UCLA basketball's legendary coach. For twenty-seven years, John Wooden led the UCLA basketball team to unsurpassed victories end records. His dedication and inspiration made him America's "winningest" coach. In this classic autobiography -- updated with the new foreword by Hall-of-Famer Bill Walton -- the college basketball legend reflects on his record-breaking career, his life behind the scenes, and how his top players went on to shape and change the NBA. From the everyday basics to important life lessons ("It's not how tall you are, but how tall you play"), Wooden shares his worldly wisdom on and off the court to offer a personal history of an unforgettable time in college basketball, answering the most-asked questions about his life, his career, and the players who made his team's unbeatable. - Back cover.