Overview
Whether you're a die-hard booster from the Lute Olson era or a new supporter of Sean Miller, this is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Arizona Wildcats. Authors Steve Rivera and Anthony Gimino have collected every essential piece of Wildcats knowledge and trivia—from how many players the Wildcats have had selected in the NBA draft, the program's longest-tenured coach, and the former players who have had their numbers retired—and pair it with must-do activities, and rank them all, from one to 100. Providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for diehard fans, these are the 100 things all Wildcat supporters need to know and do in their lifetime.
Author Biography
Anthony Gimino has covered University of Arizona athletics for more than two decades, including as a football beat reporter for the Arizona Daily Star and the sports columnist at the Tucson Citizen. He is a senior editor for Lindy's College Annuals and is the site editor and administrator at TucsonCitizen.com. Steve Rivera is a longtime sports writer who covered the University of Arizona basketball team for more than 20 years for the Tucson Citizen. He is the author of The Arizona Basketball Vault, The Arizona National Championship Book, Tales from the Arizona Hardwood, and Tales from the Arizona Locker Room and he has contributed to Basketball Times, SI.com, and numerous sports magazines. Lute Olson was the head coach of the University of Arizona men's basketball team for 25 years where he won a NCAA Championship in 1997. They all live in Tucson, Arizona.
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100 Things Arizona Fans
Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Anthony Gimino and Steve Rivera
Foreword by Lute Olson
Contact: Josh Williams - Triumph Books - 312.568.5404 - j.williams@triumphbooks.com
“Bear down, Arizona!” Whether you are a current student or a loyal alum, this slogan rings with pride and dedication. Opening with a forward from legendary coach Lute Olson, 100 Things Arizona Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (Triumph Books, November 2014) by Anthony Gimino and Steve Rivera, describes that love Wildcats fans have for their school and is filled with everything U of A fans need to know about their powerhouse basketball program.
From their NCAA title in 1997 to the renowned legacy of Wildcats in the NBA, 100 Things Arizona Fans is filled with stories of the program’s rich history. Packed with Wildcats trivia, breakdowns of some of the most remarkable games and stories of the team’s greatest players and coaches, this book is the ultimate resource guide for all Arizona fans. Stories include:
- A look into the 1988 team, the first Wildcats team to ever make it to the Final Four
- How a program in disarray lured Lute Olson from Big Ten power Iowa in 1983
- The genius behind U of A legend Olson and current coach Sean Miller
- A behind-the-scenes look into former Wildcats stars such as Sean Elliott, Mike Bibby, Steve Kerr, Jason Gardner, Richard Jefferson, Luke Walton and more
With everything from Wildcats trivia to must-do activities for U of A fans, 100 Things Arizona Fans Should know & Do Before They Die is a must read for all Wildcats fans and is the perfect way to buff up on your Wildcats knowledge in preparation for what is sure to be a huge year of University of Arizona hoops.
About the Authors:
Anthony Gimino has covered University of Arizona athletics for more than two decades, including as a football beat reporter for the Arizona Daily Star and the sports columnist at the Tucson Citizen. He is a senior editor for Lindy's College Football Annuals and contributes to FoxSportsArizona.com. Steve Rivera is a longtime sports writer who covered the University of Arizona basketball team for more than 20 years for the Tucson Citizen. He is the author of The Arizona Basketball Vault, The Arizona National Championship Book, Tales from the Arizona Hardwood, and Tales from the Arizona Locker Room and he has contributed to Basketball Times, SI.com, and numerous sports magazines.
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