“On a national level we hope to make sure that he gets that recognition that he deserves,” said Director Brett Rapkin.
The beloved Hall-of-Fame coach transformed the University of Arizona basketball program into one of the 10 most successful programs in the sport. Olson led the Wildcats to the 1997 NCAA national title, four Final Fours, 11 conference titles and 23 straight NCAA Tournament appearances. He coached the team from 1983 to 2008.
“Coach O put Tucson on the map nationally not just college basketball but just in general terms people knew about Tucson because of Lute Olson– his stature, how he was, how he carried himself," Ryan Hansen, one of Olson's former colleagues. “I am really proud of the story we told and the teams and players that we were able to include," said Rapkin.
For family, friends, and fans honoring and remembering Olson through the film will allow for his legacy to live on for generations to come.