Pat Summitt through the years

Summitt stands with Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart, left, her mother Hazel Head, seated, and future daughter-in-law AnDe Ragsdale as a banner in Summitt's honor was raised.

Summitt speaks during the press conference announcing that she will step down at Thompson Boling Arena.

Summitt and Mike Krzyzewski pose at the 2011 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year award presentation at The IAC in New York City. The coaches shared the honor as Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year.

Summitt waves to the fans as her son Tyler holds the national championship trophy after the Lady Vols defeated Stanford 64-48 in the 2008 NCAA tournament final in Tampa, Fla.

Summitt has confetti poured on her head in 2009 as she is interviewed after defeating Georgia at Thompson-Boling Arena for her 1,000th career win as head coach.

Summitt speaks to players after a game against George Washington.

Summitt wears a cheerleading uniform while singing "Rocky Top" during a timeout of a men's basketball game between Tennessee and Florida in 2007.

University of Tennessee president John Petersen unveils a rendering of the new floor at Thompson Boling Arena — named "The Summitt."

Summitt gives instructions to Candace Parker during the first half of the NCAA championship game against Rutgers in Cleveland.

Summitt celebrates after cutting down the net after Tennessee's 59-46 win against Rutgers to win the 2007 NCAA championship at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

Tennessee's Niya Butts gives Summitt a hug and a bouquet of flowers after Summitt's 700th career victory — a 85-62 win over Wisconsin — in Madison, Wisc.

Summitt holds up the net with her son Tyler after the Lady Vols defeated Old Dominion 1997 NCAA championship in Cincinnati.

Summitt, coach of the 1984 U.S. women's basketball team is carried off by players following their 85-55 Olympic gold medal win over South Korea in Los Angeles.