Throughout his career, Sutton won 806 games, making him the fifth-winningest coach in Division I history. He was the first coach to take four different teams to the NCAA tournament, and he was the first coach to take three different teams to the Final Four. He was also the first coach to take an all-black starting five to the Final Four.
Sutton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. He was also named National Coach of the Year three times, and he was the first coach to be inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame. He was also the first coach to be inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
Sutton's career was marked by success and innovation. He was a pioneer in the game of basketball, and his legacy will live on for generations to come. He was a great coach, mentor, and leader, and his impact on the game of basketball will never be forgotten.
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