Seven of the late Lute Olson’s former players at Arizona are presently coaching their own programs.
The players who played for the Hall of Fame coach who are now head coaches:
- Matt Brase, Olson’s grandson, who coaches the Haiti National Team
- Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors
- Craig McMillan, Santa Rosa (Calif.) Junior College
- Josh Pastner, Georgia Tech
- Jason Stewart, Encinitas (Calif.) San Dieguito High School
- Damon Stoudamire, Pacific
- Luke Walton, Sacramento Kings
Legendary Arizona softball coach Mike Candrea has the most former players who are head coaches with 10.
The late Dick Tomey and Jerry Kindall each coached five players who are now head coaches or managers (including Terry Francona of the Cleveland Indians).
Here is the list:
FORMER ARIZONA ATHLETES WHO ARE HEAD COACHES
List of head coaches of various sports and different levels who competed at Arizona. Compiled by AllSportsTucson.com.
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