Legendary former Wildcat Steve Kerr returns to Tucson this weekend.
The ex-Arizona basketball star will serve as an honorary captain for UA football's home opener against San Diego State this Saturday.
Add Arizona Football Honorary Captain to the list. @SteveKerr will be the first honorary captain of the @CoachJeddFisch era when the Cats take on San Diego State this Saturday at 7:00 PM MST! Be sure to be there! #ItsPersonal #BearDown pic.twitter.com/9vdjxJ3Vic
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) September 7, 2021
Kerr's return also points toward him being in attendance for the Lute Olson public tribute on Sunday. The memorial service at 11:30 a.m. in McKale Center will include speeches from many of Olson's former players at Arizona during his time in Tucson.
Kerr played under Olson at Arizona from 1983-88, helping the Wildcats reach their first of four Final Fours in the Olson era during the '87-'88 season.
He is now an eight-time NBA Champion, five titles as a player with the Chicago Bulls (3) and San Antonio Spurs (2) and three while coaching the Golden State Warriors.
As an honorary captain at the UA football game, Kerr is expected to walk up with the team during the pregame coin toss. The Wildcats take on San Diego State this Saturday at 7 p.m. from Arizona Stadium.
