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.

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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

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHOI4psh6nn/

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

@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

https://twitter.com/DianneG/status/747752165914124288

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 Vols 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 March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) 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 Foundation (@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 Vols Basketball (@LadyVol_Hoops) June 28, 2016

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