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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