Popular University of Arizona coach Lute Olson announced he is taking a leave of absence from the team, based on personal reasons that haven't been released yet. Assistant coach Kevin O'Neill will take over the head coach duties while Olson is gone.
The 73-year-old Olson assured everyone it wasn't related to health matters in any way.
Olson said concerning the circumstances: "For the past 25 years, I have always given 110 percent to the team and this job. In light of this personal matter, I feel it is in the best interest of the team and the University of Arizona to take a leave of absence."
Over a 34-year career as a college basketball coach, Olson has racked up a 780-280 record. For his 24-year tenure at Arizona he has a 589-187 record, along with 23 straight NCAA tournament appearances.
The University of Arizona will open the season ranked No. 17 in the nation. Their first regular season game will be November 13 against Northern Arizona at home.
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