Top UA Basketball Stories of the Decade
Bobbi Olson passes away in 2001 because of ovarian cancer
The Cats play Duke in the 2001 NCAA title game, losing 82-72 in Minneapolis
Arizona, a No. 1 seed in the 2003 NCAA tournament, beats Gonzaga 96-95 in a double-overtime second-round game that was an instant classic.
Arizona wins three Pac-10 titles in the decade: 1999-2000, 2002-2003 and 2004-2005.
In the 2005 Elite Eight, Illinois rallies from 15 points down with 4 minutes left in regulation to win 90-89 in OT
Lute Olson takes an unexplained leave of absence before the 2007-08 season and Kevin O'Neill takes over on an interim basis. O'Neill initially is verbally promised to succeed Olson but isn't retained.
Lute Olson attempts to return for the 2008-09 season but abruptly retires a week after practice starts because of health-related concerns. His Hall of Fame career comes to an end.
Arizona extends its NCAA tournament streak to 25 years as a No. 12 seed in 2008-09 under interim coaches Russ Pennell and Mike Dunlap.
Ex-USC coach Tim Floyd is reportedly offered the UA coaching job, which he turns down, He resigns from USC amid alleged NCAA violations. Livengood denies offering Floyd the job.
Sean Miller, who coached Xavier to the Elite Eight and Sweet 16 in consecutive seasons, is hired as Olson's permanent replacement on April 7.
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