TUCSON — In the months and years ahead – forever, really – basketball fans can stroll past, gather around, and take photos with the Lute Olson statue that now stands on the pavilion outside McKale Center's north entrance.
When they do, Arizona coach Dave Heeke said he envisions them sharing good memories about the Hall of Fame former UA coach.
“That’s what it’s all about,” Heeke said. “It’s a symbol right there at the front door.”
Thursday afternoon, during and after a ceremony to unveil the $300,000 artwork, dozens of former Olson-era players, staffers and donors gathered around to get a head start on that mission.