Vintage Bike Athletics Windbreaker Jacket Track Pants Large UCLA John R. Wooden Classic Basket Ball Tournament Merchandise Black White Red The John R. Wooden Classic was an annual college basketball event held in December from 1994 through 2012, according to a Coach's Database. In 2013, it merged with the DirecTV Classic to form the Wooden Legacy, according to the Wooden Legacy. The Wooden Classic was a doubleheader event for most of its run, featuring four high- or mid-major teams. In the final two years, it was a single game event. The event was held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The first Wooden Classic was on December 3, 1994. The last official Wooden Classic was in 2012.