Indiana Fever players and coaches share their thoughts on the career and life of Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history. Summitt uplifted women’s basketball from obscurity to national prominence during her 38-year career at Tennessee. She passed away Tuesday (June 28) morning at the age of 64.
She made an immeasurable contribution to our game, may she rest in peace.
Thank you, Pat Summitt. pic.twitter.com/TzGKxSBm4S
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) June 28, 2016
Not many people make an impact in the lives of others the way Pat Summit did. Thank you Pat.
— stephanie white (@StephanieWhite) June 28, 2016
.@StephanieWhite shares her thoughts on the passing of @PatSummitt: pic.twitter.com/sSoUal1EpG
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) June 28, 2016
RIP Pat Summit 🙌🏽
— #2 (@TheRealUNC2) June 28, 2016
.@FeverPrez, on the loss of #wbb pioneer @PatSummitt: pic.twitter.com/onnH2Prrg8
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) June 28, 2016
Pat Summitt pioneered the advancement and growth of the women's game. A true leader that changed the world in a positive way. #RIPPat
— gary kloppenburg (@CoachKlop) June 28, 2016
Rest In Peace, Pat. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/V8Qrn94TyT
— Natalie Achonwa (@NatAchon) June 28, 2016
#PrayforPat and prayers up for the countless players she developed and inspired.. My heart is heavy for you all!!!! 😔❤️…. #Basketballicon
— Lynetta Kizer (@Lkizer12) June 26, 2016
A pioneer . A legend. A winner. You will truly be missed ! Thank you for all you have done for the game of basketball ! #RIPPatSummitt
— Tiffany Mitchell (@TiffMitch25) June 28, 2016
She led ascendance of women's sports. She transcended sports. Her Legacy lives in work of people like @Catchin24. https://t.co/kTDYOrrNCw
— Kevin Messenger (@kmess65) June 28, 2016
I met Pat Summitt twice, can't say I knew her. I been blessed by those around her! She made it cool for girls to COMPETE! #RIPPatSummitt
— Kevin Messenger (@kmess65) June 28, 2016
Rip Coach Pat Summit… Your influence and cherished legacy will live on. Saddening to see such an ambassador of our game go so soon…
— Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) June 28, 2016
@NBA @Swart_Vader @WNBA We're @IndianaFever season ticket holders because of @Catchin24 who is who she is in some part because of Pat Summit
— John Stinchcomb (@John_Stinchcomb) June 29, 2016
In memoriam of legendary head coach and pioneer, Pat Summitt.https://t.co/cT6ZMBODHI
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 28, 2016
“You look at Tamika and she is the epitome of #PatSummitt’s legacy,” @IndianaFever coach @StephanieWhite talking with @grady on @1070thefan.
— Matt Glenesk (@MattGlenesk) June 28, 2016
Statement from Peyton Manning on the death of Tennessee & basketball #legend #PatSummitt pic.twitter.com/I7NQUvck3Z
— Dianne Gallagher (@DianneG) June 28, 2016
She convinced generations of girls that the playground belonged to them too.
The life and legacy of Pat Summitt: https://t.co/mPyPrJoLag
— ESPN (@espn) June 29, 2016
Tamika Catchings on Pat Summitt: 'I want to say she remembered me every time' https://t.co/N39BzWrdKQ by @DanaBenbow
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) June 29, 2016
I wrote this on behalf of every young girl who ever picked up a basketball: https://t.co/7sjqvt47Vs #RIPPatSummitt
— Kate Fagan (@katefagan3) June 28, 2016
Every Pat Summitt-coached player who completed her eligibility at Tennessee graduated.
Every player. In 38 years. pic.twitter.com/SXVxUWgDGC
— ESPN (@espn) June 28, 2016
#Pat …Unparalleled Impact https://t.co/LX1WpJcw76 pic.twitter.com/jAROi4AZ5S
— Lady Vol Basketball (@LadyVol_Hoops) June 28, 2016
When you were born you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when u die the world cries & you rejoice. #RIPPatSummitt
— Muffet McGraw (@MuffetMcGraw) June 28, 2016
.@WNBAPrez, Lisa Borders statement on the passing of coaching legend, Pat Summitt. pic.twitter.com/RInn0p3jJ2
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 28, 2016
Pat Summitt, in one quote. https://t.co/H9CpdzyWZA pic.twitter.com/W3aIXwoktG
— NYT Sports (@NYTSports) June 28, 2016
In 38 years, Pat Summitt never had a losing season.
Her historic career by-the-numbers: https://t.co/MWlsHILfhY pic.twitter.com/cUTviMO22R
— espnW (@espnW) June 28, 2016
.@UTPresidentJoe asks that all UT flags be lowered to half-staff. pic.twitter.com/m9qB3uAeJU
— UT System News (@UTSystemNews) June 28, 2016
"The game is never over."
A letter from Pat Summitt (@washingtonpost): https://t.co/b2X9MFBKvP pic.twitter.com/JNJ5TUv49l
— NCAA Women's BKB (@ncaawbb) June 28, 2016
"She was an inspiring fighter."
—@POTUS pays tribute to Pat Summitt: https://t.co/6lRPIkZix0 pic.twitter.com/Pn0oe4ZJSW— espnW (@espnW) June 29, 2016
We have lost a legend. Our deepest condolences to Coach Summitt's family, friends and fans: https://t.co/2SANNoOcx7 pic.twitter.com/wXlhy6Es55
— NCAA (@NCAA) June 28, 2016
"Pat Summitt is, and forever will be, the ultimate champion."@RobinRoberts looks back on the life of Pat Summitt. https://t.co/rACP5bx6cS
— Good Morning America (@GMA) June 28, 2016
It is with deep sadness that The Pat Summitt Foundation announces the passing of our beloved Pat Summitt. https://t.co/iE1ZCf1UPa
— Pat Summitt Fnd (@WeBackPat) June 28, 2016
BREAKING: Pat Summitt, legendary Tennessee women's basketball coach, has died at 64: https://t.co/nWU8BYkcvm pic.twitter.com/LviizHndAf
— espnW (@espnW) June 28, 2016
#Pat meant so much to so many. Please join us in showing support for her family and legacy with this emblem: https://t.co/u4YYNRYSwi
— Lady Vol Basketball (@LadyVol_Hoops) June 28, 2016
For those interested in donating to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s, we encourage you to visit PatSummitt.org.