Bill Walton, UCLA and college basketball

Bill Walton's legacy in living color: UCLA's tie-dye tribute to a basketball icon, with a cherry-on-top win
UCLA players wore tie-dye shirts in pre-game warmups with the last name "Walton" on the back. Fans inside Pauley Pavilion roamed the concourse donning tie-dye apparel that paid tribute to Walton's favorite band, the Grateful Dead. UCLA students wore blue tie-dye shirts in the student section to "celebrate Walton's larger-than-life personality."
Bill Walton’s iconic basketball collection up for auction in June 2025
Bill Walton's legendary basketball collection, including NBA Championship rings and jerseys, will be auctioned off by his family in June 2025, with proceeds benefiting the Orthopedic Department of the University of California San Diego.
Honoring UCLA men’s basketball legend Bill Walton in match against Ohio State
Bill Walton frequently spoke in poetry – about basketball, life and – of course – the Grateful Dead. On Sunday, Pauley Pavilion will finally get to write him back.
Late Bill Walton's legendary basketball collection up for auction in June
On the auction block are a treasure trove of basketball artifacts, including two NBA championship rings, his game-worn jersey and sneakers and his 1977-78 NBA MVP Award.
UCLA honored late basketball legend Bill Walton with touching tribute during Sunday's game
Bill Walton passed away last May after a prolonged battle with cancer, and UCLA dedicated Sunday's win over Ohio State to him with a touching tribute.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reflects on Fellow UCLA Legend Bill Walton
Basketball legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton were rivals on the hardwood, but they shared a common connection in ...
Late Bill Walton's 'larger-than-life personality' to be honored by UCLA during game Sunday vs. Ohio State
UCLA will honor the late Bill Walton when the Bruins face Ohio State at 3:45 p.m. ET Sunday in a game nationally televised on ...
Bill Walton’s family selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player’s career
The family of Bill Walton is selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player’s career covering his days as a prep ...
Skyy Clark Stepped Up in Bruins' Historic Night
Skyy Clark’s clutch performance and reflections on Coach Cronin and Bill Walton highlighted an emotional night for UCLA as ...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar delivers heartfelt Bill Walton message during UCLA-Ohio State
Legend pays tribute to legend as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sits courtside as UCLA honors the late Bill Walton during game with Ohio ...
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Offers Heartfelt Thoughts About Blazers Legend Bill Walton During UCLA Game
The basketball world is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures, Bill Walton, who passed away at the age of 71 following a long battle with cancer. Today was for Bill Walton ...
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Blazers to host Bill Walton Tribute Night on March 9
The Portland Trail Blazers will have a special Bill Walton Tribute Night game on March 9 when the Blazers take on the Detroit Pistons.
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Bruins celebrate Bill Walton, Cronin marks 500th win with victory over Ohio State
This post was updated Feb. 24 at 12:02 a.m. One arena. Two ceremonious celebrations. Pauley Pavilion played host to history ...
Long after he dominated for his beloved Bruins, Bill Walton never stopped making UCLA feel special
UCLA players and people around the team share their fondest memories of Bill Walton, whose life will be honored before Sunday ...