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Pat Summitt's Coaching Accomplishments

MAJOR CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

  • In 38 seasons as head coach at Tennessee (1974-2012), she coached 161 student-athletes and produced a 1,098-208 record (.840).
  • Her program maintained a 100-percent graduation rate for players who completed their eligibility at Tennessee.
  • In August of 2012, the 122nd player under her watch graduated and entered graduate school for her final playing season as a Lady Vol.
  • Summitt's career victory total was the most of any coach in the history of NCAA men's or women's basketball at the time of her retirement.
  • She guided her teams to eight NCAA National Championships (1987, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2007, 2008).