8/28/2020 football Edit

Former players remember the life, impact of Arizona coach Lute Olson

Matt Moreno • GOAZCATS

Senior Editor

Matt Moreno is the senior editor at GOAZCATS.com. He joined the staff in August of 2011 and began as senior recruiting editor with the site before becoming senior editor in June of 2014.

Hall of Fame former Arizona coach and Tucson legend Lute Olson died Thursday evening at 85. The longtime Wildcats leader brought a National Championship to the Old Pueblo and impacted the lives of so many players that came through the program during his 24 seasons at the helm.

Many of those players have taken to social media since hearing the news of Olson's death as they recount their time playing for the man who brought so much to UA during his life.

Damon Stoudamire, Arizona guard (1991-95)

Steve Kerr, Arizona guard (1983-88)/Golden State Warriors head coach

Richard Jefferson, Arizona forward (1998-2001)

Jason Terry, Arizona guard (1995-99)/Arizona assistant coach

Channing Frye, Arizona center (2001-05)

Josh Pastner, Arizona guard (1996-2000)/Georgia Tech head coach

Loren Woods, Arizona center (1999-2001)

Matt Muehlebach, Arizona guard (1988-91)

A.J. Bramlett, Arizona center (1995-1999)

Pete Williams, Arizona forward (1983-85)

Corey Williams, Arizona forward (1992-96)

Tom Tolbert, Arizona forward (1986-1988)

Joe McLean, Arizona forward (1992-96)

Peter Hansen, Arizona football and basketball player (1999-2002)

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