Editors note: Miles Simon and the rest of the 1997 National Championship team will be in attendance at the Red-Blue Game in McKale Center on Friday for the 20th anniversary celebration of Arizona basketball’s lone title.
Arizona basketball has become known for producing NBA talent since Lute Olson took the reins in 1983. The program has produced more than 50 NBA draft picks since Olson took over, and his players have won countless collegiate awards as well. Of all the great players to come through Arizona, no one took advantage of being in the right place at the right time more than Miles Simon.