"I am fortunate to have spent time with Larry and get to know his deep passion for UCLA Athletics, particularly his desire to help our football and men's basketball programs thrive in this new era of collegiate sports. His investment in our programs positions us, and future generations of Bruin athletes, for long-term success."
"A former men's rugby player and women's rugby coach at UCLA, Layne received his master's of business administration from the school in 1977 and went on to found Nova Storage. He was a fan of multiple Bruins sports and a donor for six decades, his generosity extending beyond his passing in December 2024 at 75."
Lawrence 'Larry' Layne donated $17.3 million to UCLA athletics, allocating $9.6 million to football and $7.7 million to men's basketball. The gift is part of Layne's more than $40 million pledge to university programs and represents the athletic department's largest donation in over a decade. Layne's athletic gifts total $18.8 million including this contribution. Layne was a former men's rugby player and women's rugby coach, earned an MBA in 1977, founded Nova Storage, and supported Pauley Pavilion renovations and the Wasserman Football Center. Layne donated to multiple UCLA sports over six decades and died in December 2024 at age 75.
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