Patricia Susan Summitt (née Head; June 14, 1952 – June 28, 2016) was an American women's college basketball head coach and college basketball player. As a coach, she acquired 1,098 career wins, the most in college basketball history at the time of her retirement.

Jan 15, 2025 · Pat Summitt, American collegiate women’s basketball coach at the University of Tennessee (1974–2012) who led the squad to eight National Collegiate Athletic Association championships (1987, 1989, 1991, 1996–98, and 2007–08) and set a record for most career Division I coaching victories (1,098).

Pat Summitt was an American women’s basketball head coach who coached the University of Tennessee Lady Vols team for close to 40 years. Born and raised in Clarksville, Tennessee, she played basketball all through her teenage years and attended the University of Tennessee in …

Coach Summitt is the only person to have two courts used by the NCAA Division I basketball teams named in her honor: “Pat Head Summitt Court” at The University of Tennessee, Martin …

Jun 28, 2016 · Legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt passed away on Tuesday at the age of 64 after a five-year battle with Alzheimer's. For nearly four decades prior to her diagnosis, Summitt was the head coach...

Jun 28, 2016 · As a senior at University of Tennessee-Martin, receives a letter asking her to become head women's coach at UT. Summitt, then known as Patricia Head, accepts the job at age 22.

Oct 8, 2017 · Pat Summitt, women’s basketball coach at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has produced an enviable record of success both on and off the court.

Jun 20, 2017 · Summitt served as head coach of the Lady Volunteers for 38 seasons and recorded an astounding overall record of 1,098-208 (.840). She made the UT program known and respected worldwide for its standard of excellence.

Has compiled an overall record of 695-146 in 25 seasons as the head coach at the University of Tennessee Has guided the Lady Vols to six NCAA Championships (1987, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1997, 1998)

Jun 28, 2016 · Summitt, then known as Patricia Head, accepts the job at age 22. Jan. 10, 1975: Summitt wins first game as UT's coach, 69-32 over Middle Tennessee State. Jan. 13, 1979: Her 100th victory...