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Long after he dominated for his beloved Bruins, Bill Walton never stopped making UCLA feel special

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UCLA basketball legend Bill Walton led UCLA to two national titles in his three college seasons.

Walton was an outsized presence in the lives of those around the program.

Walton 's inclusive approach could make the giant void left behind feel even more inescapable Sunday .

UCLA 's jerseys will feature blue-and-gold “BW 32 ” shoulder straps bearing Walton ’s number.

The "Big Redhead" died in May at 71 .

Walton recognized Dylan Andrews during a pregame breakfast at the Luskin Center on campus before Andrews ’ home debut as a freshman.

Walton recognized fellow Helix High graduates Chris Carlson (a Bruins associate athletic director who oversees basketball) and Eric Mobley (a USC assistant coach) as the camera found each of them inside the arena.

Walton also showed appreciation for the rare 7-footer Thomas Welsh .

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