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Stanford Cardinal head coach Tara VanDerveer has announced her retirement after 45 years in college basketball.
VanDerveer reflected on her career, expressing gratitude for the support she received and the joy of coaching young women.
Assistant coach Kate Paye will replace VanDerveer next season, while VanDerveer is expected to stay with the university in an advisory role.
Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir praised VanDerveer's impact on women's basketball and the university, highlighting her pioneering work and unmatched influence.
VanDerveer's illustrious career includes multiple NCAA tournament appearances, Final Fours, and three NCAA championships, making her the winningest head coach in collegiate basketball history.
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