2026 Spring Auction
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Mar 29, 2026 10:30PM EDT
Timed Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Lot 205
2001 Wooden Classic NCAA Game Basketball Signed by John Wooden, Lute Olsen (Arizona), Keady (Purdue), Lavin (UCLA) & Gottfried (Alabama) – PSA/DNA LOA
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This 2001 Wooden Classic NCAA game basketball brings together the autographs of John Wooden, Lute Olsen (Arizona), Gene Keady (Purdue), Steve Lavin (UCLA), and Mark Gottfried (Alabama)—five coaches representing programs with deep tournament pedigrees and storied basketball traditions. Lute Olsen's Arizona Wildcats were perennial Final Four contenders in this era, while Gene Keady's Purdue squads were Big Ten stalwarts known for tough, disciplined play. Mark Gottfried's early-career Alabama tenure adds geographic diversity and collector interest from the SEC fan base.
PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity ensures clean, confident provenance. John Wooden's signature continues to be one of the most consistently valued in the entire basketball memorabilia hobby, and its presence here—alongside four respected coaches—makes this ball a worthy centerpiece of any collection. A strong secondary market piece for both the Wooden specialist and the broader coaching memorabilia enthusiast.
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