Wooden released to rehabilitation center
UCLA BASKETBALL
Legendary former UCLA coach has 'one of his better days.' He will return home when his strength returns.
Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, 97, was released from a local hospital today after a 12-day stay. Wooden suffered a broken left wrist and left collarbone after a fall at his Encino home Feb. 28.
According to Wooden's son, Jim, the coaching legend left the hospital for a rehabilitation center. "He will do exercises two to three times daily," Jim Wooden said. "As soon as his strength is back, we will get him home."
Jim Wooden also said, "Dad had one of his better days today and would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts."
This had been Wooden's third hospitalization in the past three years, all near or around NCAA tournament time. Two years ago, Wooden suffered from internal bleeding because of a stomach infection, and last year he had an adverse reaction to medication.
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