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Greg Hansen’s notebook: Damon Stoudamire, who played in the 1994 Final Four for Arizona, is back in coaching as an assistant at LSU.
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Lute Olson coached at Arizona into his early 70s, which is almost unheard of in modern college basketball. Few coaches make it to 70, if that.
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Greg Hansen’s notebook: Damon Stoudamire, who played in the 1994 Final Four for Arizona, is back in coaching as an assistant at LSU.
The Big 12 faces a changing landscape in 2026-27 as Arizona, Iowa State and Houston emerge as early favorites following the departure of several impact players.
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Lute Olson coached at Arizona into his early 70s, which is almost unheard of in modern college basketball. Few coaches make it to 70, if that.
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