The Wildcast, Episode 282: Remembering Lute Olson
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Following the tragic death of Arizona Wildcats coaching legend Lute Olson, the Star's Justin Spears and Bruce Pascoe share what he meant to them and the city of Tucson. Olson's 25-year journey at Arizona was comprised of four Final Fours, one national championship, multiple standout players and a community that rallied around the Wildcats. Ex-Wildcat Corey Williams joined The Wildcast to share his favorite memories of Olson, and the legacy the Hall of Famer left behind.
More information
- Greg Hansen: Arizona's greatest player says farewell to Lute Olson, who put Wildcats on map
- Video: Remember the Lute Olson-Bill Frieder commercials?
- Greg Hansen: Lute was at top of AD's 'short list' for 9 years before he lured coach to Arizona
- Wildcats' James Akinjo can play immediately — whenever that is
- Ex-Wildcats Jason Gardner, Jawann McClellan leaned on Lute's lessons in trying times
- Collection: Lute was star of local photographer's iconic basketball posters
- 'Everyone loved Lute and those posters': Tucson photographer turned baby bobcat into a big break
- Arizona Daily Star photographers, sportswriters, designer win awards
- UA will hold public tribute to Lute Olson on Sept. 12 at McKale Center
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