Texas A&M Mourns The Passing Of Pat Summitt

Texas A&M joins the rest of the world in the mourning of legendary Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt, who passed away on Tuesday, June 28, in Knoxville at the age of 64.
 

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Texas A&M Women's Basketball Coach Gary Blair
I can't even imagine where our game would be without Pat Summitt. Her legacy will be the impact that she has had on us all. It extends beyond her Lady Vol family, and includes any of us who have competed on every level. I'm honored to have competed against her, and proud to have called her my friend.
 
Not only was Pat an outstanding basketball coach, but she was also a special person. She had an aura and a presence that made everyone in the room feel important, whether you were a manager, a junior high coach or a college coach. No one has done more to grow the game of women's basketball, both on and off the court; when it comes to marketing, intensity, recruiting or giving back to the game, she was unmatched. My condolences go out to her family and the many other people whose lives she impacted.

Texas A&M Sophomore Forward Anriel Howard

#RIPPatSummitt ???? Thank you for all of the greatness that you've done for the game of basketball.

— Anriel Howard (@AuthentiClass_) June 28, 2016

Texas A&M Junior Center Khaalia Hillsman

Where would women's basketball be without you? Thank you for everything ?? #TrueLegend #RIPPatSummitt pic.twitter.com/Xd9ATludHG

— Khaalia Hillsman (@Big_Homieeee) June 28, 2016

Texas A&M Junior Forward Jasmine Lumpkin

Wow.. RIP to the legendary Pat Summit. Thank you for all that you've done for women's basketball and being an inspiration to me ??

— Jasmine Lumpkin (@KeepIt_Jazzi) June 28, 2016

Texas A&M Sophomore Guard Danni Williams

Rest in peace to the legend. ?????? so thankful for everything you did for the game. pic.twitter.com/UZDMotPXX8

— Danni Williams (@danniwill3) June 28, 2016

Texas A&M Assistant Coach Bob Starkey

You fall short simply measuring @patsummitt based on numbers alone, even though they are staggering...her impact was relationship-based.

— BobStarkey (@CoachBobStarkey) June 28, 2016

Former Texas A&M All-American Sydney Colson (Texas A&M Career: 2007-11)

RIP Pat Summit. Your legend lives on.

— Sydney Colson (@SydJColson) June 28, 2016

Texas A&M All-Time Leading Scorer Courtney Walker (2012-16)

It was always a pleasure to play Tennessee. Always a great atmosphere and that was due to all that Pat built at Tenn! #PrayForPat

— Courtney J Walker (@CourtneyJ_33) June 26, 2016

Former Texas A&M Guard Sydney Carter (2008-12)

Game. Changer.

— Sydney Carter (@Sydney_Rene) June 28, 2016

Former Texas A&M Forward Courtney Williams (2012-16)

Legend & Will truly be missed #ThankYouPat #RIP ????

— FreeBandGang (@_CeeBeeh) June 28, 2016

Former Texas A&M Guard Tyra White (2008-12)

#RIPPatSummitt what she has done for the women's game is in matched.. I thank you.. Your legacy will live on ???????? pic.twitter.com/1B6FzzSz27

— Tyra White (@TyWhite20) June 28, 2016

Former Texas A&M Player (1980-83) & Current Indiana Fever President Kelly Krauskopf

A generation of young women are thriving in the sport today because of Pat Summitt. She redefined work ethic. #PrayForPat

— Kelly Krauskopf (@FeverPrez) June 26, 2016

Texas A&M Senior Associate Athletics Director For External Affairs Jason Cook

Pat Summitt didn't invent women's basketball, but she championed the sport to where it is today. What a legacy she leaves. #Legend

— Jason Cook (@jason_cook) June 28, 2016