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UCLA Bruins Basketball: Mt. Rushmore

By Evan Lovett

Jan 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of statue of former UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden before an NCAA basketball game against the Southern California Trojans at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of statue of former UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden before an NCAA basketball game against the Southern California Trojans at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Ike Anigbogu (13) moves in to score a basket against the Washington Huskies during the first half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Ike Anigbogu (13) moves in to score a basket against the Washington Huskies during the first half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Gail Goodrich. Goodrich was the point guard for UCLA’s first two national title teams in 1964 and 1965. He finished his career as the school’s all-time leading scorer and co-Player of the Year, adding to his two-time All-American status. Goodrich led the team to a 78-11 record during his three seasons, and was acclaimed for his adherence to the Wooden Pyramid of Success, laying the groundwork for the unsurpassed greatness that would envelop the UCLA program.

Goodrich, a native of Sun Valley in the San Fernando Valley, attended Poly High School and was a star point guard despite his 5’8″ stature. Though he eventually grew to 6’1″, he was called ‘Stumpy‘ by his teammates when he first made it to the NBA. His play there, first with the Los Angeles Lakers, then subsequently the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Jazz, led him to five All-Star appearances and a Hall of Fame induction. Goodrich was selected by the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic committee to run the basketball venue during the games.

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