Lute Olson
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Lute Olson, born on September 22, 1934, in Mayville, North Dakota, became one of the most respected figures in college basketball coaching. His journey in the sport began at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, where he played as a guard. After graduating in 1956, Olson transitioned into coaching, starting at the high school level in Minnesota and Colorado.

Lute Olson, born on September 22, 1934, in Mayville, North Dakota, became one of the most respected figures in college basketball coaching. His journey in the sport began at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, where he played as a guard. After graduating in 1956, Olson transitioned into coaching, starting at the high school level in Minnesota and Colorado.

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