Which UCLA Bruins coach won 10 NCAA men's basketball championships?
Answer
John Wooden
John Wooden won 10 NCAA men’s basketball championships as UCLA Bruins coach.
Wooden coached UCLA from 1948 to 1975 and transformed the program into college basketball’s defining dynasty. His championships came in 1964, 1965, 1967 through 1973, and 1975—10 titles in 12 seasons. UCLA also won seven consecutive championships from 1967 through 1973.
His teams were known for disciplined fundamentals, precise passing, and exceptional defense. Players such as Lew Alcindor—later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar—and Bill Walton became central figures in the dynasty. Wooden retired immediately after the 1975 championship, completing a 27-year UCLA tenure.
A common mix-up is UCLA’s total number of men’s NCAA titles: the school has 11, but the additional championship was won under Jim Harrick in 1995. Wooden’s 10 remain the coaching record.