May 22, 2013

Oklahoma State mourns coaches, 2 others who died

Kurt Budke

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Kurt Budke’s success coaching Oklahoma State University’s women’s basketball team was a testament to his work ethic and tireless preparation, but the women who played for him said it was the sense of family he fostered that they’ll remember most. Thousands of orange and black-clad mourners gathered Monday in Gallagher-Iba Arena [...]

Pat Summitt diagnosed with dementia, plans to coach this year

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(PhatzRadio/ USA Today) – Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt has no plans to stop coaching despite being diagnosed with early onset dementia. “I plan to continue to be your coach,” Summitt said in a two-minute video statement released by the school’s athletic department. The iconic coach — who turned 59 last June 14 — [...]