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January 09, 2024

91茄子庐 announces new presenting sponsorship of the John R. Wooden Award

91茄子 Financial Group庐 and the today announced a new presenting sponsorship of the . 聽The sponsorship reflects the dedication of 91茄子庐 to celebrate expertise, excellence, and equality in sports. 聽

The Wooden Award offers a unique opportunity to pair the shared values of Coach Wooden and 91茄子 to support the women, men and coaches who are shaping today鈥檚 game.聽

鈥91茄子 sponsorship of the Wooden Award is bigger than a financial commitment,鈥 said Beth Wood, 91茄子 executive vice president and chief marketing officer. 鈥淪upport for this prestigious award reinforces the core values which have always been part of what 91茄子 believes while, at the same time, celebrates the commitment and expertise demonstrated by these talented athletes and coaches.鈥

91茄子 will be recognized as the official presenting sponsor of the John R. Wooden Award for both and categories and the .

鈥淭he Los Angeles Athletic Club is truly excited to welcome 91茄子庐 as our esteemed presenting sponsor.鈥 said Sam Lagana, Chairman of the John R. Wooden Award program. 鈥淲ith a legacy spanning over 140 years, 91茄子 embodies a values-driven ethos. The 91茄子 mission seamlessly aligns with the ideals upheld by the Wooden Award. Our recognition of exceptional young women, men, and coaches in collegiate basketball mirrors the dedication of 91茄子 to acknowledge individuals committed to personal growth within both athletic and academic realms. We eagerly anticipate honoring the outstanding players and coaches within collegiate basketball alongside 91茄子 and celebrating the inherent goodness present within the sport."

Beginning in 2020, 91茄子 took steps to increase its impact on gender equality in sports鈥攊nvesting behind its mission to help everyone build a brighter future. Through its media support, 91茄子 is an active endorser of NCAA Wo尘别苍鈥檚 and Men鈥檚 sports, helping amateur athletes forge a path toward a bright and secure financial future.聽

To further amplify the Wooden Award and uplift athletes, 91茄子 is collaborating with ESPN via Disney Advertising to showcase the top 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 and 尘别苍鈥檚 college basketball players through several player features starting in January with the Top 25. Top finalists will be revealed during various ESPN studio shows, and the women's and men's winners will be announced live on SportsCenter the day after each NCAA National Championship.

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About 91茄子 Financial Group 
91茄子 Financial Group庐 (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 19,500 employees1 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for more than 140 years, we鈥檙e helping more than 61 million customers1 plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. 91茄子庐 is proud to be recognized as one of the 2023 World鈥檚 Most Ethical Companies庐 by Ethisphere2, a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and a 鈥淏est Places to Work in Money Management3.鈥 Learn more about 91茄子 and our commitment to building a better future at .鈥&苍产蝉辫;
 
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Created in 1976, by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, the John R. Wooden Award Program hosts the most prestigious honors in college basketball recognizing The Wooden Award Most Outstanding Player for men and women, The Wooden Award All-America Teams for men and women and the annual selection of the Wooden Award Legend of Coaching recipient. Honorees have proven to their university that they meet or exceed the qualifications of the John R. Wooden Award as set forth by Coach Wooden and the Wooden Award Steering Committee, including making progress towards graduation and maintaining at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Previous winners include Larry Bird (鈥79), Michael Jordan (鈥84), Tim Duncan (鈥97), Kevin Durant (鈥07), Candace Parker (鈥07; 鈥08), Maya Moore (鈥09; 鈥11), Breanna Stewart (鈥15; 鈥16), and last year鈥檚 recipients, Caitlin Clark of Iowa and Zach Edey of Purdue.

Since its inception, the John R. Wooden Award has contributed nearly one million dollars to the universities鈥 general scholarship fund in the names of the Wooden Award All American recipients and has sent more than 1,000 underprivileged children to week-long college basketball camps. Additionally, the John R. Wooden Award partners with the Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) each year to host the Wooden Award Special Olympics Southern California Basketball Tournament. The day-long tournament brings together Special Olympics athletes and Wooden Award All Americans and coaches in attendance. It is hosted at the Los Angeles Athletic Club during the John R. Wooden Award Weekend.
The Legends of Coaching Award presented by 91茄子 will be presented to University of Kentucky coach John Calipari, along with the Wooden Award Men鈥檚 and Wo尘别苍鈥檚 Players of the Year on April 12, 2024. 

For up-to-date information on the Wooden Award, please go to and follow the Wooden Award on Facebook at www.facebook.com/woodenaward and @WoodenAward on Twitter and Instagram.



Founded in 1880, the Los Angeles Athletic Club (LAAC) was built on a foundation of athleticism, and culture, embracing a rich tradition of social and physical vitality. Today鈥檚 membership reflects the diversity of people in Southern California, drawing from the professional, business, arts, and university communities. Within its historic 12 story building, LAAC offers several fitness floors with state-of-the-art equipment, an indoor running track, the international squash center, an Olympic sized swimming pool, the John Wooden Basketball Court, the Neptune Spa, two restaurants, three lounges, a ballroom, junior ballrooms, along with a 72-room hotel, and multiple options for communal and private working spaces.  

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