# John R. Wooden Award

- **Website:** <https://woodenaward.com>
- **Primary alias:** `woodenaward.com`

## Description

The John R. Wooden Award honors the most outstanding collegiate basketball players, embodying the principles and values set forth by the legendary coach John Wooden. Established in 1976, this prestigious accolade recognizes both men's and women's excellence in basketball, blending athletic prowess with academic achievement and character. Candidates for the award are meticulously chosen based on their performance, team contributions, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, ensuring that recipients exemplify integrity on and off the court.

Each year, a hand-selected panel of nearly 1,000 voters, representing college basketball experts from across the nation, evaluates top contenders. The award culminates in an annual gala in Los Angeles, where the Player of the Year is celebrated alongside the All-American Teams, each receiving awards crafted with careful attention to detail, inspired by Wooden's philosophy of the "total basketball player." The John R. Wooden Award is more than just recognition; it's a testament to the balance of athletics and academics and the virtues of strong character within the world of collegiate sports.

## Industries

- 🏈 Sports _(under Sports)_
- 🏈 Sports
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🎸 Hobbies and Leisure _(under Hobbies and Leisure)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/woodenaward)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/WoodenAward)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/woodenaward)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idTa5n0YfH/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772120497092)
- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idTa5n0YfH/w/1287/h/256/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772120496987)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunting | #182b53 | dark |
| Blizzard Blue | #a4d8ee | light |
| Curious Blue | #1c8bca | accent |

## Fonts

- var(--font-sans) — asset _(custom)_
- var(--font-source-code-pro) — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idTa5n0YfH/w/1500/h/500/id8Dx32kKN.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772120497285)

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