From the archives: Former Hawkeyes basketball coach Lute Olson

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Former Iowa basketball coach Lute Olson reflects on his time in Iowa City on Sept. 19.
Former Iowa basketball coach Lute Olson reflects on his time in Iowa City on Sept. 19.
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Iowa coach Lute Olson issues orders to Kenny Arnold (left) and Kevin Boyle on Feb. 10. 1980.
Iowa coach Lute Olson issues orders to Kenny Arnold (left) and Kevin Boyle on Feb. 10. 1980.
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Iowa coach Lute Olson and freshman guard Steve Carfino react during the closing seconds of a win over Indiana on Feb. 20, 1981. Kenny Arnold calls for a timeout in the background.
Iowa coach Lute Olson and freshman guard Steve Carfino react during the closing seconds of a win over Indiana on Feb. 20, 1981. Kenny Arnold calls for a timeout in the background.
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Former Iowa basketball player Ronnie Lester shares a moment with athletic trainer John Streif, center, and former coach Lute Olson in 2009 at Kinnick Stadium.
Former Iowa basketball player Ronnie Lester shares a moment with athletic trainer John Streif, center, and former coach Lute Olson in 2009 at Kinnick Stadium.
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Former Arizona coach Lute Olson, right, shares a moment with his former player, Kenny Arnold, in Tucson, Arizona, in 2005. Olson and the rest of the team raised money to help pay for Arnold's medical expenses.
Former Arizona coach Lute Olson, right, shares a moment with his former player, Kenny Arnold, in Tucson, Arizona, in 2005. Olson and the rest of the team raised money to help pay for Arnold's medical expenses.
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Members of the 1980 Iowa Final Four team joke around before having their picture taken at former Arizona coach Lute Olson's home in Tucson, Arizona, in 2005. Kenny Arnold is bottom left.
Members of the 1980 Iowa Final Four team joke around before having their picture taken at former Arizona coach Lute Olson's home in Tucson, Arizona, in 2005. Kenny Arnold is bottom left.
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Arizona's legendary men's basketball coach Lute Olson waves to the crowd as he leaves McKale Center after watching the NCAA college basketball game of Washington vs Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona's legendary men's basketball coach Lute Olson waves to the crowd as he leaves McKale Center after watching the NCAA college basketball game of Washington vs Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 in Tucson, Ariz.
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Greg Olson, the son of former University of Arizona head coach Lute Olson poses with the statue of his father shortly after its unveiling at the Eddie Lynch Pavilion at McKale Center, Wednesday, April 12, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Greg Olson, the son of former University of Arizona head coach Lute Olson poses with the statue of his father shortly after its unveiling at the Eddie Lynch Pavilion at McKale Center, Wednesday, April 12, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona coach Lute Olson holds the trophy surrounded by celebrating players after beating Kentucky 84-79 in overtime to win the national championship March 31, 1997,  at the NCAA Final Four tournament in Indianapolis.
Arizona coach Lute Olson holds the trophy surrounded by celebrating players after beating Kentucky 84-79 in overtime to win the national championship March 31, 1997, at the NCAA Final Four tournament in Indianapolis.
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The Arizona bench and coach Lute Olson react during the Wildcats' NCAA title game against Kentucky in 1997.
The Arizona bench and coach Lute Olson react during the Wildcats' NCAA title game against Kentucky in 1997.
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Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lute Olson signals from the sideline during the 1980 NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis.
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lute Olson signals from the sideline during the 1980 NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis.
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Former Arizona head coach Lute Olson motions during a 2007 game against ASU in Tempe.
Former Arizona head coach Lute Olson motions during a 2007 game against ASU in Tempe.
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Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lute Olson signals from the sideline during the 1980 Final Four at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lute Olson signals from the sideline during the 1980 Final Four at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.
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Arizona's Channing Frye stands with coach Lute Olson and John Wooden during the trophy presentation at the 11th annual John Wooden Classic in Anaheim on Dec. 5, 2004.
Arizona's Channing Frye stands with coach Lute Olson and John Wooden during the trophy presentation at the 11th annual John Wooden Classic in Anaheim on Dec. 5, 2004.
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April 8, 2010: Lute Olson, right, hugs former player Steve Kerr while Olson was being inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in Phoenix.
April 8, 2010: Lute Olson, right, hugs former player Steve Kerr while Olson was being inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in Phoenix.
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Mar 5, 2009; Tucson, AZ, USA; Former Arizona WIldcats head coach Lute Olson reacts to a speech made about him in a ceremony honoring Olson during halftime of a game against the California Golden Bears at the McKale Center.  Cal defeated Arizona 83-77.
Mar 5, 2009; Tucson, AZ, USA; Former Arizona WIldcats head coach Lute Olson reacts to a speech made about him in a ceremony honoring Olson during halftime of a game against the California Golden Bears at the McKale Center. Cal defeated Arizona 83-77.
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Former Iowa basketball player Ronnie Lester, left, and former basketball head coach Lute Olson, right, share a moment with UI athletic trainer John Streif, center, who had worked with the 1980 Iowa Final Four team that was honored before the Hawkeye football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.
Former Iowa basketball player Ronnie Lester, left, and former basketball head coach Lute Olson, right, share a moment with UI athletic trainer John Streif, center, who had worked with the 1980 Iowa Final Four team that was honored before the Hawkeye football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.
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Former Iowa basketball head coach Lute Olson, second from right, heads down to watch players practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015.
Former Iowa basketball head coach Lute Olson, second from right, heads down to watch players practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015.
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Coach Lute Olson and the Arizona Wildcats after defeating Kentucky, 84-79 for the 1997 NCAA men's basketball championship.
Coach Lute Olson and the Arizona Wildcats after defeating Kentucky, 84-79 for the 1997 NCAA men's basketball championship.
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March 5, 2005: Lute Olson sits with Phoenix Suns Vice Chairman and Managing Partner Robert Sarver to watch the Suns host the Portland Trailblazers.
March 5, 2005: Lute Olson sits with Phoenix Suns Vice Chairman and Managing Partner Robert Sarver to watch the Suns host the Portland Trailblazers.
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May 12, 1997: Lute Olson stands next to the Chase Winged Foot Award in New York. Olson was presented the award by the New York Athletic Club on Tuesday.
May 12, 1997: Lute Olson stands next to the Chase Winged Foot Award in New York. Olson was presented the award by the New York Athletic Club on Tuesday.
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March 29, 1997: Lute Olson is all smiles as he walks off the court with wife Bobbi after knocking off No. 1 seed North Carolina at the Final Four 66-58. The Wildcats took down three No. 1 seeds on their way to the national title.
March 29, 1997: Lute Olson is all smiles as he walks off the court with wife Bobbi after knocking off No. 1 seed North Carolina at the Final Four 66-58. The Wildcats took down three No. 1 seeds on their way to the national title.
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March 31, 1997: Lute Olson and his wife Bobbi Olson wave to fans while leaving the court after Arizona won the NCAA National Championship in Indianapolis.
March 31, 1997: Lute Olson and his wife Bobbi Olson wave to fans while leaving the court after Arizona won the NCAA National Championship in Indianapolis.
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Oct 6, 1994: Lute Olson and his Wildcats pose for a preseason shot at the Old Tucson Studios. Olson had several players returning from the 1993 Final Four squad, including (to his left) Ray Owes and Damon Stoudamire. Players in the top row (from left) are Cory Williams, Joe McLean, Miles Simon, Ben Davis and Reggie Geary.
Oct 6, 1994: Lute Olson and his Wildcats pose for a preseason shot at the Old Tucson Studios. Olson had several players returning from the 1993 Final Four squad, including (to his left) Ray Owes and Damon Stoudamire. Players in the top row (from left) are Cory Williams, Joe McLean, Miles Simon, Ben Davis and Reggie Geary.
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Lute Olson's senior portrait from the 1956 Augsburg College (Minnesota) Augsburgian yearbook.
Lute Olson's senior portrait from the 1956 Augsburg College (Minnesota) Augsburgian yearbook.
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Lute Olson (wearing No. 24) goes up for a rebound in a 1954-55 Augsburg College game against Minnesota-Duluth.
Lute Olson (wearing No. 24) goes up for a rebound in a 1954-55 Augsburg College game against Minnesota-Duluth.
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Lute Olson (wearing No. 39), who was a football guard on offense and defense, makes a quarterback sack during a 1955 Augsburg College game.
Lute Olson (wearing No. 39), who was a football guard on offense and defense, makes a quarterback sack during a 1955 Augsburg College game.
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April 2, 2001: Lute Olson reacts to an officials call in the first half of the NCAA championship game against Duke at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
April 2, 2001: Lute Olson reacts to an officials call in the first half of the NCAA championship game against Duke at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
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