the Pantagraph sure thinks so:
http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/11/07/usports/doc49137a3cb7f9e024709432.txt
so does the Wichita paper:
"? Indiana State announced Monday it will name its basketball court after John Wooden during a ceremony before Saturday's exhibition game against Albion.
A few questions:
First, who is Albion? And why are the Sycamores honoring one of the most legendary figures in college basketball history before a game against Albion? What's the expected crowd for this one? Is there an expected crowd for this one?
Now, a couple of comments.
It seems odd that Indiana State waited all this time to honor Wooden, who coached two seasons for the Sycamores (1946-48) before moving on to UCLA, where he led the Bruins to 10 national championships.
Wooden, who turned 98 this month, deserves every honor bestowed upon him, of course. This one just seems a little self-serving.
When I think of Wooden, I do not think of Indiana State.
Why doesn't ISU name the court after Larry Bird?"
http://www.kansas.com/sports/lutz/story/584370.html
http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/11/07/usports/doc49137a3cb7f9e024709432.txt
so does the Wichita paper:
"? Indiana State announced Monday it will name its basketball court after John Wooden during a ceremony before Saturday's exhibition game against Albion.
A few questions:
First, who is Albion? And why are the Sycamores honoring one of the most legendary figures in college basketball history before a game against Albion? What's the expected crowd for this one? Is there an expected crowd for this one?
Now, a couple of comments.
It seems odd that Indiana State waited all this time to honor Wooden, who coached two seasons for the Sycamores (1946-48) before moving on to UCLA, where he led the Bruins to 10 national championships.
Wooden, who turned 98 this month, deserves every honor bestowed upon him, of course. This one just seems a little self-serving.
When I think of Wooden, I do not think of Indiana State.
Why doesn't ISU name the court after Larry Bird?"
http://www.kansas.com/sports/lutz/story/584370.html