The third time was the charm for Lute Olson last Wednesday, who, along with six other candidates, was elected into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame during a luncheon in Los Angeles.
Olson was selected from a group of 24 finalists, the largest field in history.
ãI felt fortunate to just be nominated, and I feel that much more fortunate to be selected,ä Olson said. ãI think it ranks right up there with the NCAA Championship and the 1986 World Championship. This is definitely one of the special things that has happened in my career.ä
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