He was from LA and the top recruit in the country yet chose Cal State LA over UCLA while UCLA was winning the Natty every year. LB State finished 2nd for him.
Can you imagine the top QB in the country from LA, choosing Cal State Long Beach over USC back in the day? Nope. Never. And USC never came close to winning like Wooden did.
Gilbert's interest in UCLA basketball players was reportedly of a sexual nature. He invited a few of them over to his house often and gave them clothes and pot. He has never denied giving some of them clothes but always said he never had interest in high school recruits. Raymond Lewis was the ultimate LA HS recruit.
The NCAA is not in the business of fabricating especially against SC. You're blaming Garrett for the actions of Tony Bland? Come on.