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Basketball world reacts to legendary OSU coach Eddie Sutton's passing

STILLWATER -- Legendary Oklahoma State men's basketball coach Eddie Sutton, who coached the Cowboys to two Final Four appearances, died Saturday at age 84.

Recently announced as an inductee to the College Basketball Hall of Fame, Sutton also coached at Arkansas and Kentucky, compiling 806 career victories.

Fans, friends and former players reacted to Sutton's passing on social media Saturday night. Here is a sampling:

Former Cowboy point guard Doug Gottlieb:

Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton greets former coach Eddie Sutton after an NCAA men's Bedlam basketball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Oklahoma State won 83-66. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton greets former coach Eddie Sutton after an NCAA men's Bedlam basketball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla.