UCLA Bruins men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin pledged his support of the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation this week after it was announced that he and 11 other head coaches in the Pac-12 joined together in an initiative.
The 12 coaches from the Pac-12 are joined by other colleagues from around the nation and have helped establish the Minority Leadership Initiative that will help provide minorities a jump-start to their careers through practical experience. It also was said that it will help build networks and continue to instill the values of John McLendon, which were stated as “integrity, education, leadership and mentorship.