Tennessee Women's Basketball: Pat Summitt 1952-2016
Basketball world pays respects to Pat Summitt on anniversary of her death
One year ago today, the world of women’s college basketball lost an icon — Pat Summit. Fans and colleagues took to social media on Wednesday to reminisce and express their feelings about the late Tennessee women’s basketball coach.
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The longtime coach of the Tennessee Volunteers left her mark on the game not only with her performance on the hardwood, but also through her demeanor and poise off of it as well.
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Her legacy extends far beyond the end of her coaching days. Take a look at Summitt’s coaching tree HERE . Read on below for a collection of tweets on the one-year anniversary of Summitt’s passing.
Pat Summitt's championship-winning formula. #ThanksPat pic.twitter.com/ZFRfOY3cle
— NCAA Women's BKB (@ncaawbb) June 28, 2017
The stare.
— NCAA Women's BKB (@ncaawbb) June 28, 2017
The success.
The smiles.
The strength. #ThanksPat pic.twitter.com/d9hVlZz9hf
Legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt passed away one year ago today.
— Good Morning America (@GMA) June 28, 2017
Rest in peace to a true inspiration... pic.twitter.com/zGORMTx7oX
On the 1 year anniversary of Pat Summitt's passing, @Candace_Parker and @Catchin24 remember their friend and mentor. pic.twitter.com/A3VJMNv7HX
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 28, 2017
Remembering a legend today. @LadyVol_Hoops #PatSummitt pic.twitter.com/rYYzGg8tYt
— Kay Yow Cancer Fund (@KayYowFund) June 28, 2017
Former @LadyVol_Hoops player @Meighan_Simmons reflects on the legacy and impact of Pat Summitt #RWTD10 pic.twitter.com/9ANm7YP4S2
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) June 28, 2017
Former Stanford player Olympia Scott reflects on Pat Summitt's impact on basketball https://t.co/CTZthT5eG8 #live pic.twitter.com/9O5764Q8QF
— KELO News (@keloland) June 29, 2016
Pat Summitt’s former player explains the impact the coach had on her. @BojorquezCBS on reaction to Summitt’s death pic.twitter.com/OLDCpqPf5G
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) June 28, 2016
WE MISS U PAT... I miss you... #LegendsAreForever #SHEro #BestCoachEver #ChangingLives… https://t.co/V8UsUi8r0q
— Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24) June 28, 2017
Grateful for what you stood for, your example of courage and for the impact you continue to have on so many people. #ThanksPat pic.twitter.com/iLvZX2twrY
— Lady Vol Basketball (@LadyVol_Hoops) June 28, 2017
What else is there to say? #ThanksPat. We miss you. pic.twitter.com/YdtxR4mATq
— WBCA (@wbca1981) June 28, 2017
University laying wreath at Pat Summitt statue. #ThanksPat #WATE pic.twitter.com/PK8XJ9vr73
— Whitney Burks Good (@WhitneyGoodWATE) June 28, 2017