Fallout From Lute Olson’s Resignation

I guess when you have a hall of fame coach who resigns suddenly, there is going to be some uncertainty among recruits.

Since Arizona University coach Lute Olson announced his retirement last Thursday, three players notified the school that they are taking their services elsewhere.

Arizona media is reporting that Abdul Gaddy, Solomon Hill and Mike Moser have opted out of committing to the Wildcats.

“We just kind of sat back and watched it,” his father, Abdul Gaddy Sr., told the Arizona Daily Star. “It seemed like they didn’t know what direction they were going to be going in. There was nothing concrete there.”

UCLA and Washington are now tops on Gaddy’s list of schools. Hill is considering staying in his hometown of L.A. and USC. There’s no word on who Moser is considering.

And it gets worse.

According to the Associated Press and ESPN.com, Arizona could also lose juniors Chase Budinger and Jordan Hill to the NBA draft after this season.

There’s no doubt Olson was one of the best to ever coach, but I think it’s a little unfair not to give the program and the new coach a chance.