Lute Olson Died Age 85

Lute Olson was an American Basketball Coach. He was the head coach of the University of Arizona’s men’s team for around 25 years. During his spell with the club, he had guided the team in the NCCA Tournament Championship in 1997. The coach has won both the Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Hall of fame for his work with Arizona Wildcats. 

However, a piece of unfortunate news has just broken through that the coach is no more with us. He met his demise on August 27, Thursday. He died at the age of 85. Lute managed the club, Arizona Wildcats from 1983 to 2008. He may have gone but he has given so much to praise and applaud. Here are the 10 facts to know about him. 

Wildcat. Legend. Icon. Lute.

Coach Olson – We are forever indebted to you for what you did for our program, university and community. #BearDown pic.twitter.com/aj9rAbAn6y

— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) August 28, 2020

10 Facts on Lute Olson

1. Lute Olson was an American Basketball coach who coached the men’s team of Arizona University. 
2. Unfortunately, the legend has died at the age of 85, on Thursday. 
3. As for the cause of death, he had a few heart problems. 
4. In 2019, he was attacked by a small stroke and his health started deteriorating ever since. It is the aftermath of that incident. 
5. Moreover, the head coach had a net worth of more than $10 Million. 
6. Talking about his family. he lived with his third wife, Kelly Pugnea. 
7. The Basketball coach had five children and 14 grandchildren. He was very close to all of his family members. 
8. Following his footsteps, two of his grandchildren are assistant coaches to the two different basketball clubs. 
9. Furthermore, Lute Olson has a well dedicated Wikipedia biography. Even though he’s gone, his achievements will live forever in the hearts of many. 
10. The coach unlikely took the Wildcats to the NCCA Championship. There are a lot of condolences coming from all around the world for the legend.