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Arizona's Deandre Ayton powers the ball down against Arizona State. Ayton had 23 points and 19 rebounds in the game.

Ex-Wildcats represent in NBA playoffs

Adin Vilasevic from El Inde Arizona
April 17, 2022
University of Arizona is set to host the first and second round basketball games for the women's March Madness bracket. University of North Carolina vs. Stephen F. Austin State University and University of Arizona vs. University of Nevada, Las Vegas games will be played in McKale Center on March 19.

Arizona women’s basketball notebook: Cate Reese’s health, UNLV’s ties to Arizona and more

Asher Bookspan
March 19, 2022
Arizona player, Justin Kier, swings the net around after cutting it down to commemorate the Wildcats' PAC-12 regular-season title. Arizona will play in the PAC-12 tournament in Las Vegas next.

If you are a University of Arizona senior, you are loving Arizona basketball

Jake Faigus from El Inde Arizona
March 17, 2022
UA men’s basketball head coach Lute Olson directs legendary UCLA head coach John Wooden into McKale Center prior the Wildcats’ practice yesterday afternoon. Wooden requested of Olson, who is one win shy of tying Wooden’s career Pac-10 wins record, to attend a UA practice this season.

Remembering Lute Olson: Better than the best

Arizona Daily Wildcat
September 4, 2020
Retired Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson watches his players in 2007. Olson's coaching apprentices include Steve Kerr and Josh Pastner.

Remembering Lute Olson: One more to go

Arizona Daily Wildcat
September 2, 2020
Head coach Lute Olson will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Olson, who is entering his third decade as coach of the Wildcats, will be in Italy during the ceremony for his son's wedding. His speech will be broadcast on tape at the ceremonies.

Remembering Lute Olson: On top of the world

Arizona Daily Wildcat
September 1, 2020
UA junior guard Miles Simon shows off the national title trophy to UA basketball fans at Arizona Stadium. An estimated 45,000 fans gathered to celebrate the UA's Monday night victory over the University of Kentucky.

Remembering Lute Olson: At long last, Olson has reason to smile

Arizona Daily Wildcat
August 31, 2020
Lute Olson speaks to greek members last semester in front of Old Main to kick off "CatWalk." Yesterday Olson announced he would donate $1 million to support cancer research.

Remembering Lute Olson: Olsons donate $1 million

Arizona Daily Wildcat
August 29, 2020
Arizona men's basketball coach Lute Olson, left, sits with interim head coach Kevin O'Neill. 

Remembering Lute Olson: Lute Olson’s 500th win milestone in life as coach, family man, private citizen

Arizona Daily Wildcat
August 28, 2020
March 16, 2007 Head coach Lute Olson argues a call with an official during the second half of Arizona's first round NCAA tournament game against Purdue, Friday March 16, 2007 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans. Arizona lost to Purdue 72-63.

The world of sports mourns the loss of Lute Olson

Jacob Mennuti
August 28, 2020
Lute Olson gives his team instructions during a timeout of a game in McKale Center.

Remembering Lute Olson: Lucky Lute: The story of Tucson’s leading man

Arizona Daily Wildcat
August 28, 2020
Retired Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson in McKale Center in 2007. Olson led Arizona to four Final Fours and one national title.

Report: Arizona coaching legend Lute Olson passes away at age 85

Jacob Mennuti
August 28, 2020
Illinois' Sergio McClain dives for the ball after being pushed by Arizona's Justin Wessel (30) in the NCAA Midwest Region Final in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, March 25, 2001. Arizona beat Illinois 87-81 and advance to the Final Four.

This day in Wildcat history: Arizona men’s basketball advances to Final Four after 87-81 win over Illinois

Jacob Mennuti
March 24, 2020
Retired Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson in McKale Center in 2007. Olson led Arizona to four Final Fours and one national title.

Expecting the worst: A historical context of prior NCAA infractions

Ian Tisdale
September 28, 2017
Retired Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson in McKale Center in 2007. Olson led Arizona to four Final Fours and one national title.

Lutes legacy extends beyond the court

Saul Bookman
September 6, 2017
Sean Miller looks on to his team during the Arizona-UCLA game on Friday, March 10. 

Arizona fans need to back off of Sean Miller

Saul Bookman
March 29, 2017
St. Mary's head coach Randy Bennet shouts to his team during the St. Mary's - VCU game on Thursday, March 16. 

Saint Mary’s Randy Bennett adopted Lute Olson’s coaching style

Justin Spears
March 17, 2017
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton addresses the media before Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Lakers won 108-96. 

Catching up with former UA great, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton

Christopher Deak
January 22, 2017
(Courtesy Arizona Athletics) Lute Olson celebrates with his team after Arizona beat Kentucky for the National Championship in 1997. The Wildcats knocked off three No. 1 seeds en route to the program's lone national championship. 

20 years of pain and pleasure

Justin Spears
November 9, 2016
Arizona forwards A.J. Bramlett, left, and Eugene Edgerson go after a loose ball in the 1997 National Championship against Kentucky in Indianapolis. Arizona defeated three No. 1 seeds in the 1997 NCAA Tournament, including Kentucky.

Arizona basketball’s 1997 national championship a hallmark 20 years later

Saul Bookman
October 13, 2016
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