Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be considered for the UCLA Bruins’ coaching job.
Abdul-Jabbar played under John Wooden and led the Bruins to three straight NCAA titles beginning in 1967.
"Like all Bruin supporters," Abdul-Jabbar said, "the recent trend at our school hasn't made me happy. The players don't seem to be learning how to play, and haven't been graduating.
"We can do better."
Abdul-Jabbar said that he has "reached out" to UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero, "and hopefully, I can get a chance to make my case."