A modern powerhouse out in the desert, Arizona rose up under Lute Olsen into a yearly threat, which peaked in a 1997 national title but also included multiple notable upset victimizations
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Saving the best for last: 21 most exciting NCAA Tournament National Finals
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- Lute Olson retires and is replaced by Kevin O’Neill
- NCAA Tournament Conference Semifinals upset over Duke (2011)
- NCAA Tournament Conference Semifinals upset over Kansas (1997)
- NCAA Tournament first round upset loss to Buffalo (2018)
- NCAA Tournament first round upset loss to East Tennessee State (1992)
- NCAA Tournament first round upset loss to Miami (OH) (1995)
- NCAA Tournament first round upset loss to Santa Clara (1993)
- Winning 1997 NCAA Tournament National Final
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