Denny started basketball at San Fernando HS, then at Pierce College and finished playing guard for John Wooden from 1957-59. He then started coaching with the Bruin freshman team before eventually going back to Pierce College where he was head coach from 1964-68. Wooden brought him back to UCLA from 1968-1971 for three NCAA titles. He became Louisville Head Coach from 1971-2001, compiling a record of 675-295 (.696). He won the 1980 and 1986 NCAA titles, plus competed in six Final Fours, earning the nickname of ‘Mr. March’ for his success. He won gold and silver medals with USA teams for 1977 World University Games and 1987 Pan American Games. He was the two-time ‘Sporting News’ National Coach of the Year. He was selected for Naismith BB HOF in 1994 and the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He was named to the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 1990. He married his wife Susan in 2001. He has three children Cynthia Crum, Steve Crum, and Scott Crum. He passed away May 9, 2023.