# Matt Painter & Cori Close | 2026 Wooden Awards

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Podcast: [Legends Of Sport](https://stenobird.com/podcast/legends-of-sport-1028454)
Published: 2026-05-05T07:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

We're back with more from the 2026 Wooden Awards! Andy sits down with this year's Legends of Coaching honor winners - Purdue men's basketball head coach Matt Painter, and UCLA women's basketball head coach Cori Close! First, Coach Painter reflects on the honor, the religion of basketball in Indiana, his love for the history of the game, thoughts on NIL deals, Coach John Wooden - the player, competitive spirit, and more! Next, Coach Close discusses the UCLA/USC rivalry, Coach Wooden's pyramid of success, why the women's game has grown in popularity, the impact of team sports on life success, and the lore behind her lucky leather pants! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

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