Women's basketball pioneer Pat Summitt died Tuesday morning, and the sports world mourned. From prayers to gratitude to love, here's a sampling of the reaction on social media.
#Pat ...Unparalleled Impact https://t.co/LX1WpJcw76 pic.twitter.com/jAROi4AZ5S
— Lady Vol Basketball (@LadyVol_Hoops) June 28, 2016
You held true to your promises...and some. Thank you Coach for always being the perfect role model I love you. #RIP pic.twitter.com/HvA1mODwfP
— Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) June 28, 2016
Gutted. I love you. Thank you.
— Kara Lawson (@karalawson20) June 28, 2016
RIP to the great Pat Summit..We lost a great one but we gained so much in her time here. Make your dash count!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) June 28, 2016
My heart is broken. Pat & I shared a very special, special BOND that will NEVER be broken! I love u Pat!
— Holly Warlick (@HollyWarlick) June 28, 2016
A sad day in my life and the entire WBB community-Pat Summit thank you for sharing your passion and love for the game with all of us. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) June 28, 2016
Rest In Heaven Coach Pat Summitt.#Legend pic.twitter.com/imqA1k80qB
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) June 28, 2016
Saddened by the news of the passing of legendary SEC women's basketball coach Pat Summitt. Rip sweet angel!!!
— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) June 28, 2016
This is a truly sad day for the game of basketball with the passing of Pat Summitt. A True Pioneer.
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) June 28, 2016
Saddened to hear of the passing of Pat Summitt. Incredible coach and leader. Rest in peace to a basketball legend
— Mike Conley (@mconley11) June 28, 2016
.@patsummitt was an amazing lady and her coaching abilities were 2nd to none, man or woman. She will be missed ! #goladyvols
— James Worthy (@JamesWorthy42) June 28, 2016
Would there be a WNBA without her influence? Rest in peace, Pat. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) June 28, 2016
RIP Pat Summitt 🙏🏾 2016 is taking to many of our greats 😔 https://t.co/IHRvkUT6Mb
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) June 28, 2016
Patt Summitt wasn't just an amazing coach she also was an amazing person always so encouraging every time we crossed paths. Rest in peace.
— Tobias Harris (@tobias31) June 28, 2016
Pat Summit was one of the world's great basketball coaches. Condolences to her family and Tennessee basketball.
— Jim Boeheim (@therealboeheim) June 28, 2016
Thoughts & prayers to the families of Pat Summitt & Buddy Ryan. Legendary coaches and true champions whose legacies will last!
— Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) June 28, 2016
Coach @patsummitt was an all time great w/ a brilliant mind, a love of basketball and a deep loyalty to all around her. She will be missed.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 28, 2016
Your Legacy will live on forever. RIP Coach Summitt pic.twitter.com/j0c17ORAot
— Randall Cobb (@rcobb18) June 28, 2016
RIP. May we all honor and CELEBRATE the greatest coach to ever do it. Not because of her record but her IMPACT! pic.twitter.com/CadPQ0Is3V
— Diamond DeShields (@DDDeshields) June 28, 2016
Love & Prayers for one of the greatest teammates @patsummitt pic.twitter.com/tGtM1oYNeE
— Ann Meyers Drysdale (@AnnMeyers) June 26, 2016
Thank you Pat for teaching me to be fearless with grace and humility. Thank you for being a mentor to so many.
— Mia Hamm (@MiaHamm) June 28, 2016
Remembering all Pat Summit did for our game and all women's sports. Her legacy will live on.
— Brenda Frese (@BrendaFrese) June 28, 2016
Thank you, Pat Summitt. You will be missed, but never forgotten. Your impact for women is immeasurable. pic.twitter.com/iDYX2ex7Xy
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) June 28, 2016
Praying for the families of Pat Summitt & Buddy Ryan!
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 28, 2016
Two of the Best Coaches of All Time.
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She made an immeasurable contribution to our game, may she rest in peace.
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) June 28, 2016
Thank you, Pat Summitt. pic.twitter.com/TzGKxSBm4S
RIP Pat Summitt. A legend and personal hero of mine for many many years. #sadday
— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) June 28, 2016
The impact Pat Summitt had on people is as great as her impact on the game. As I coach, as I live I will always think "What would Pat do?"
— CAROLYN PECK (@CAROLYNPECK) June 28, 2016
I never met the hard working farm girl turned hoops coach Pat Summitt. I always respected her grind & hustle and LOVED the 'icy stare.' RIP
— Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward) June 28, 2016
Legendary College Basketball Coach Pat Summitt Dies- RIP big Boss... You were amazing:) https://t.co/dDM05AXOep
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) June 28, 2016
Heart is heavy 😢 RIP Coach Summitt thank you for all that you done for the women's game. Truly a legend 🙏🏽👼🏼 #RIP
— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) June 28, 2016
So saddened by the passing of legend #PatSummitt - a hero to me and the millions of us she inspired. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
— Michelle Kwan (@MichelleWKwan) June 28, 2016
Simply the BEST! @patsummitt Will be on @MikeAndMike @7:45 to talk about Pat May she RIP! https://t.co/mnUwUHjM9G
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) June 28, 2016
R.I.P. Pat Summitt. We need more women at the helm... EVERY helm! https://t.co/rF3wbL19Nx
— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) June 28, 2016
Sad to hear about Pat Summitt. A trailblazer for women's sports and simply one of the greats in coaching.
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 28, 2016
#RIP Pat Summit & Buddy Ryan, architects of their prospective sports. They epitomized hard work & tenacity. I pray Peace over their families
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) June 28, 2016
RIP to the pioneer, icon and legend......Coach Pat Summitt!
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) June 28, 2016
RIP to the legend Pat Summit. It was always my wish for one of my daughters to play for her one day
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) June 28, 2016