There were many memorable moments in that Series, but Bob Melvin, then an Arizona coach, shared an unusual one.

"It's going to be like watching a tennis match," said Lute Olson, the Arizona coach.

This was the first time an Arizona coach received this honor since Lute Olson in 2003.

Lute Olson, the Arizona coach working here as a radio commentator, said that Sabonis is only playing to 50 or 60 percent of his ability.

"You can be certain of three things every year: death, taxes, and Pac-10 bashing," said Lute Olson, the Arizona coach.

But Stoudamire is so quick to shoot that Arizona coaches say he has had only one shot blocked this season.

Lute Olson, the Arizona coach, said it was difficult for him to get excited about a 30-point victory this early in the season.

The Arizona coach could not turn it into a West Coast track meet.

Lute Olson, the Arizona coach, likes both players.

"I enjoy teaching," the Arizona coach said yesterday.