He’s Convinced: Lavin’s a Wizard

UCLA has found the true successor to John Wooden in Steve Lavin. Although Lavin has been coach for only half a season, it’s already clear his Bruin teams will compete with intensity, represent UCLA well, and usually win. His emphasis on hard work, discipline, conditioning, tenacious defense, rebounding and passing are in the tradition of Wooden. I hope Steve Lavin will be UCLA’s coach for the next 30 years.

STUART WOLPERT

Los Angeles