Overview

• Tara VanDerveer announced her retirement as Stanford's women's basketball coach, marking the end of a legendary 39-year tenure.
• VanDerveer retires as the all-time winningest coach in college basketball with three national titles and 14 Final Fours.
• She cited a desire to pursue personal interests and the changing demands of college sports as reasons for her retirement.
• Longtime assistant Kate Paye is set to succeed VanDerveer, ensuring continuity in the Stanford program.
• VanDerveer's retirement was met with widespread acclaim, underscoring her significant impact on women's basketball.