Lute Olson, who is on a season-long leave of absence, is expected to return as Arizona basketball coach, according to a published report on FoxSports.com.

Citing sources close to the coach, Olson will announce his intention to return next season during a news conference on Monday and intends to fulfill his contract, which runs through 2011.

The 73-year-old Olson stepped away from the program prior to the start of the season and was replaced on an interim basis by Kevin O?Neill.