News about Pat Summitt

Tasha Butts, Georgetown's women's basketball coach, died on Monday after battling breast cancer for two years, according to the school's athletic director. In 2021, the 41-year-old coach was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer. Last month, she stepped away from coaching Georgetown. Tasha Tough's campaign has spread word and raised funds to provide quality health services to women who can't afford it through the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, which has prompted her to take action. "I am heartbroken for Tasha's families, acquaintances, players, colleagues, and coworkers," Georgetown athletic director Lee Reed said. "I knew she was a winner on the jury and an amazing person whose drive, passion, and determination were second to none." She demonstrated these qualities as both a leader and a champion in her fight against breast cancer. The entire Georgetown community is going through a challenging period, and we will all come together to celebrate her life."

Nikki McCray-Penson, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and former ABL MVP, has died. She was 51. McCray-Penson served as Rutgers' assistant women's basketball coach, and the school announced her death on Friday. In 2013, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Dawn Staley was a South Carolina assistant coach from 2008-19. In 2017, she was the host of the Gamecocks' first national championship.