Exchange: Wooden would let people know in on his secrets on how to be a great basketball player . With his help he accomplished in winning many championships and games in general. In exchange John Wooden would get many awards such as the college basketball hall of fame in 2006. He was also honored as the National basketball hall of hall back in 1972. He got an award for being an all american college coach in 1930, 31, and 32. In college he got an award for being the best college basketball player in the year during the 1932.