Summitt was an iconic figure in women 's basketball and sports in general , leading the Tennessee Lady Volunteers for 38 seasons .
Pat Summitt passed away Tuesday morning at age 64 , after a five - year fight with early onset dementia .
Pat Summitt was an iconic figure in women 's basketball and sports in general , leading the Tennessee Lady Volunteers for 38 seasons .
Pat Summitt passed away Tuesday morning at age 64 , after a five - year fight with early onset dementia .