For Denny Crum, competition is a way of life that influences everything he does.
Crum was head basketball coach at the University of Louisville from 1971 – 2001 compiling a 675–295 record. He guided the Cardinals to two NCAA championships (1980, 1986) and six Final Fours. He is considered one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history. In 1993, Crum became the second fastest coach to reach 500 wins and in 1994 he entered into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Crum played basketball at UCLA under legendary coach John Wooden from 1956-58. After graduation, Crum coached four years at Pierce College and was then hired by Wooden as a top assistant coach. As a coach at UCLA, he played a role in three NCAA titles. He remained at UCLA until his departure for Louisville in 1971.
Crum remains active after retirement serving in advisory roles at the University of Louisville and also co-hosts the “Joe B. and Denny Show” on local talk radio. Crum founded The Denny Crum Scholarship Foundation, Inc., which awards scholarships to individuals who have demonstrated leadership, community service, and academic achievement.